US Bridges

US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR

Fair

Washington County, Colorado · In Last Chance · Structure no. F-22-G

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesE Fork of W Plum Bush CR
LocationIn Last Chance
RouteU.S. Route 36D
Coordinates39.73989, -103.59425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic661 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR 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 E Fork of W Plum Bush CR carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over E Fork of W Plum Bush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.