US Bridges

I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · NE of JCT I25 · Structure no. E-17-QB

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270 in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,740 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI76 EB Ml
CrossesI76 WB on Ramp from I270
LocationNE of JCT I25
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.82374, -104.96224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2020)
Projected traffic61,740 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270 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 I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270 carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I76 EB Ml over I76 WB on Ramp from I270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.