US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Pecos Street

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of JCT 287 · Structure no. E-16-MP

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Pecos Street is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over Pecos Street in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesPecos Street
Location1.4 MI E of JCT 287
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.80861, -105.00672
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 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 rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Pecos Street built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Pecos Street 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 Pecos Street carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Pecos Street?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over Pecos Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.