US Bridges

SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 4.41 MI E JCT SH 51-BRIGH · Structure no. E-18-AO

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,003 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,204 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 7 Aka Bridge ST
CrossesI 76 Ml
Location4.41 MI E JCT SH 51-BRIGH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.98688, -104.73649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,003 (2024)
Projected traffic5,204 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Aka Bridge ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml carry?

About 4,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Aka Bridge ST over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.