US Bridges

SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · JCT I 76 NE of Denver · Structure no. E-17-UF

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,372
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,372 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,684 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 2 Ml
CrossesI 76 Ml
LocationJCT I 76 NE of Denver
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90924, -104.82493
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,372 (2021)
Projected traffic18,684 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 2 Ml 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml carry?

About 14,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Ml over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.