SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR
FairAdams County, Colorado · 2.6 MI E of JCT US 36 · Structure no. E-17-HP
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns SH 224 Ml over I76 Ramp UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.