US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.7 MI NE of JCT SH 2 · Structure no. E-17-FR

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
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 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,840 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesBurlington Canal
Location0.7 MI NE of JCT SH 2
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.91472, -104.81565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2020)
Projected traffic51,840 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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 32,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Burlington Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.