US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek
FairWashington County, Colorado · 2.5 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. F-22-F
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Plumbush 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Plumbush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.