US Bridges

W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1 MI W of JCT I25 & I-70 · Structure no. E-17-OT

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml 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 3,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 62nd Ave
CrossesI 76 Ml
Location1 MI W of JCT I25 & I-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81049, -104.99727
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2024)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml built?

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

What condition is W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W 62nd Ave over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.