US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 3.6 MI E of I70 + I76 Int · Structure no. E-16-IY

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,670 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUP RR
Location3.6 MI E of I70 + I76 Int
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.80314, -105.01848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2020)
Projected traffic54,670 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.