US 36 Ml over BNSF RR
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Near NE Corner of Lower C · Structure no. E-16-ZA
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 Ml over BNSF RR in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,580 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over BNSF RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over BNSF RR carry?
About 74,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over BNSF RR?
The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.