US 36 ML
US 36 ML in US 36 Over North Broadway, Adams County, Colorado received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1986, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on US 36 ML over Sh 224 Ml/N Broadway.
US 36 ML carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1986, making it 40 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. US 36 ML carries an average daily traffic count of 144,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Sh 224 Ml/N Broadway. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
US 36 ML is a 40-year-old bridge located US 36 Over North Broadway in Adams County, Colorado. The bridge carries US 36 ML over Sh 224 Ml/N Broadway with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 44.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
US 36 ML has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US 36 ML was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, making it 40 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 36 ML carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 44.3 meters long and located on US 36 ML in US 36 Over North Broadway, Adams County, Colorado.
No, US 36 ML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
US 36 ML is located US 36 Over North Broadway in Adams County, Colorado. The bridge carries US 36 ML over Sh 224 Ml/N Broadway. Its coordinates are 39.827394, -104.987633. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 36 ML carries US 36 ML over Sh 224 Ml/N Broadway. The bridge is 44.3 meters long and was built in 1986, with reconstruction in 1997.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.