US Bridges

SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml

Good

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

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,970 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 121 Ml
CrossesUS 36 Ml
LocationIn Broomfield
RouteState Highway 121A
Coordinates39.91608, -105.09477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic47,970 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$758,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml?

The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Ml over US 36 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.