US Bridges

I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · E. Side Lochbuie Int. · Structure no. E-18-AN

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 4,101 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,331 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI76 Ar to CO RD 2
CrossesBNSF RR Ar
LocationE. Side Lochbuie Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00046, -104.71228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,101 (2024)
Projected traffic5,331 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar 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 I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar carry?

About 4,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I76 Ar to CO RD 2 over BNSF RR Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.