US Bridges

I 76 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Ebnd I 76 over Broadway · Structure no. E-17-OL

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ebnd Ml
CrossesSH 53 Ml-Broadway
LocationEbnd I 76 over Broadway
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.81458, -104.98782
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 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 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway 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 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ebnd Ml over SH 53 Ml-Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.