US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek
FairWashington County, Colorado · 4.9 MI W of Last Chance · Structure no. F-22-A
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.