US Bridges

Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · NW of I76 and I25 Int · Structure no. E-17-NX

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
806 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 806 ft (245.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 76 Wbnd
CrossesRamp Clear Creek R
LocationNW of I76 and I25 Int
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.81953, -104.98379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length806 ft (245.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2020)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R 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 Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R?

The structure is 806 ft (245.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over Ramp Clear Creek R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.