US Bridges

Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over I 25 Ml R

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · I25 & I76 JCT · Structure no. E-17-NZ

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over I 25 Ml R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over I 25 Ml R in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,510 by 2040. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to I 76 Wbnd
CrossesI 25 Ml R
LocationI25 & I76 JCT
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.8179, -104.98376
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2020)
Projected traffic45,510 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I 25 Ml R built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over I 25 Ml 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 I 25 Ml R carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over I 25 Ml R?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 76 Wbnd over I 25 Ml R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.