US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml

Poor

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

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 157 ft (48 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesRamp to SH 121 Ml
LocationIn Arvada
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.78738, -105.07239
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml 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 Ramp to SH 121 Ml carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over Ramp to SH 121 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.