US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street

Poor

Jefferson County, Colorado · In Arvada · Structure no. E-16-JU

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 4 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesMarshall Street
LocationIn Arvada
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.78794, -105.06912
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,160 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over Marshall Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.