US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 11.1 MI SE of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. C-15-N
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 years old, older 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,385 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River 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 US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Little Thompson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.