US Bridges

I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R

Good

Adams County, Colorado · .4 MI W of JCT I76 Ramp · Structure no. E-17-OP

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,660 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI76 EB Ramp to I25
CrossesSH 53 Ml R
Location.4 MI W of JCT I76 Ramp
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.81423, -104.98785
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,000 (2020)
Projected traffic114,660 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R built?

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

What condition is I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R 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 I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R carry?

About 98,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I76 EB Ramp to I25 over SH 53 Ml R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.