I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · 1.4 M E of JCT SH 121 · Structure no. E-16-IU
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 401 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,160 by 2040. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.