US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1.9 MI E of JCT 121 · Structure no. E-16-IS

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,510 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT 121
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.79683, -105.04819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2020)
Projected traffic54,510 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.