US Bridges

US 36 Ml over Coal Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · Just E of Superior Int. · Structure no. E-16-ZG

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 Ml over Coal Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,240 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationJust E of Superior Int.
RouteU.S. Route 36B
Coordinates39.95515, -105.16069
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width213 ft (64.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2020)
Projected traffic75,240 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 US 36 Ml over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Ml over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Coal Creek carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over Coal Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.