US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Washington Street

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of I 25 · Structure no. E-17-OV

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml over Washington Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml over Washington Street in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,020 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesWashington Street
Location0.3 MI E of I 25
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.82004, -104.97837
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2020)
Projected traffic91,020 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Washington Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml over Washington Street 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 I 76 Ml over Washington Street carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Washington Street?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Washington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.