I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · In Arvada · Structure no. E-16-JX
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml Wbnd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.