US Bridges

SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 104th Ave WB over I76 · Structure no. E-17-VR

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 44 Ml Wbnd
CrossesI 76 Ml
Location104th Ave WB over I76
RouteState Highway 44A
Coordinates39.88518, -104.86924
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 Ml Wbnd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 Ml Wbnd over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.