US Bridges

SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of JCT SH 170 + · Structure no. E-16-AN

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,210 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 93 Ml
CrossesSouth Boulder Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT SH 170 +
RouteState Highway 93A
Coordinates39.9587, -105.23329
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic19,210 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 Ml over South Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.