US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over UP RR

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. E-17-ACT

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over UP RR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,720 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesUP RR
Location0.2 MI E of JCT US 85
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.88087, -104.88274
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,720 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wbnd over UP RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd 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 June 2023.

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

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.