US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W. of I25+I76 JCT · Structure no. E-17-OB

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesRamp to I 25 Sbnd
Location0.1 MI W. of I25+I76 JCT
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.81611, -104.98566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2020)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd carry?

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

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.