SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · In Pinecliff · Structure no. E-15-AF
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 Ml over South Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.