US Bridges

Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Buckley RD @ I76 and Bn · Structure no. E-17-PQ

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,161 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,109 by 2044. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuckley Road
CrossesI 76 Ml BNSF RR
LocationBuckley RD @ I76 and Bn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.93559, -104.78983
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,161 (2024)
Projected traffic17,109 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR carry?

About 13,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Road over I 76 Ml BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.