US Bridges

I-76 Ml over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave)

Good

Adams County, Colorado · At 74th Ave · Structure no. E-17-AEA

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 Ml over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-76 Ml over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave) in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,480 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-76 Ml
CrossesSH 224 Ml (74th Ave)
LocationAt 74th Ave
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.83061, -104.94169
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,000 (2020)
Projected traffic123,480 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-76 Ml over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave) 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 over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave) carry?

About 84,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-76 Ml over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 Ml over SH 224 Ml (74th Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.