US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml
FairAdams County, Colorado · Brighton · Structure no. E-17-JD
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,320 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml Nbnd over SH 7 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.