US Bridges

Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml

Poor

Adams County, Colorado · 2.1 MI NE of JCT I 270 · Structure no. E-17-HC

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,516 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,371 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDahlia Street
CrossesI 76 Ml
Location2.1 MI NE of JCT I 270
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83881, -104.93143
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,516 (2024)
Projected traffic12,371 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml carry?

About 9,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dahlia Street over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.