SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of JCT US 36 · Structure no. E-16-HY
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,330 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR 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 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 157 Ml Sbnd over S Bldr Rd-Tble Msa DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.