US Bridges

I 76 Ml over 96th Ave

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1.7 MI NE of JCT US 6 · Structure no. E-17-KT

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml over 96th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml over 96th Ave in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,080 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 135 ft wide.

CarriesI 76 Ml
Crosses96th Ave
Location1.7 MI NE of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.87027, -104.90169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2020)
Projected traffic105,080 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 96th Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml over 96th Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml over 96th Ave carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over 96th Ave?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over 96th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.