US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 2.8 Mi. W. of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. E-17-PS

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,695 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
Crosses144th Ave
Location2.8 Mi. W. of JCT SH 7
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.95634, -104.77137
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2020)
Projected traffic36,695 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ebnd over 144th Ave built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over 144th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.