US Bridges

Uptown Ave. over US 36 Ml

Good

Broomfield County, Colorado · 1.5 MI S of SH128 · Structure no. E-16-YC

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uptown Ave. over US 36 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uptown Ave. 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 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 9,653 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,584 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUptown Ave.
CrossesUS 36 Ml
Location1.5 MI S of SH128
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.90147, -105.08192
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,653 (2023)
Projected traffic11,584 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uptown Ave. over US 36 Ml built?

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

What condition is Uptown Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Uptown Ave. over US 36 Ml carry?

About 9,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Uptown Ave. over US 36 Ml?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Uptown Ave. over US 36 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.