US Bridges

I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of Wadsworth · Structure no. E-16-IQ

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,160 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 76 Wbnd
Crosses52nd Ave
Location1.2 MI E of Wadsworth
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.79083, -105.06314
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,160 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Wbnd over 52nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.