US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · .3 MI W. of JCT SH2 · Structure no. E-17-FP

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,440 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesBurlington Canal
Location.3 MI W. of JCT SH2
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.90576, -104.8303
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic55,440 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burlington Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.