US Bridges

120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 120th Ave. over I76 · Structure no. E-17-UG

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
990 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,848 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,002 by 2044. The structure is 990 ft (301.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries120th Ave.
CrossesI76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD
Location120th Ave. over I76
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91421, -104.81732
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length990 ft (301.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,848 (2024)
Projected traffic31,002 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD 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 120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD carry?

About 23,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD?

The structure is 990 ft (301.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Ave. over I76 Ml/Bnsf/Canal/Ac RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.