US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 1.04 MI E of JCT SH 95 · Structure no. E-16-LB

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,510 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesLowell Blvd
Location1.04 MI E of JCT SH 95
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.79922, -105.03505
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2020)
Projected traffic54,510 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Lowell Blvd built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over Lowell Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.