I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 2.9 MI W - JCT I25 +I76 · Structure no. E-16-LU
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek carry?
About 39,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?
The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.