US Bridges

SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 3.9 MI E of JCT SH 93 · Structure no. E-16-KZ

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,960 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH170 Ml(mccaslin)
CrossesUS 36 Ml
Location3.9 MI E of JCT SH 93
RouteState Highway 170A
Coordinates39.95751, -105.16555
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,960 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns SH170 Ml(mccaslin) over US 36 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.