US Bridges

Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of JCT SH 157 · Structure no. E-16-QT

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,525
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherryvale Road
CrossesSH 36 Ml
Location1.4 MI E of JCT SH 157
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97611, -105.21277
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,525 (2022)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherryvale Road over SH 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml carry?

About 5,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherryvale Road over SH 36 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.