US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 3.8 MI E of I70 + I76 Int · Structure no. E-16-MF

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

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch 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 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,670 by 2040. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
Crosses60th Ave & Ditch
Location3.8 MI E of I70 + I76 Int
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.80462, -105.0159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 60th Ave & Ditch built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over 60th Ave & Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.