US Bridges

96th Street over US 36 Ml

Fair

Broomfield County, Colorado · In Broomfield · Structure no. E-16-QI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,924
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Street over US 36 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th Street over US 36 Ml in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,924 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,309 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries96th Street
CrossesUS 36 Ml
LocationIn Broomfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93444, -105.12724
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,924 (2023)
Projected traffic26,309 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 96th Street over US 36 Ml built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 96th Street over US 36 Ml carry?

About 21,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 96th Street over US 36 Ml?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Street over US 36 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.