US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 35 MI NE of JCT US 34 · Structure no. B-24-AN

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,437 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesBNSF RR
Location35 MI NE of JCT US 34
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.64276, -103.15112
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2020)
Projected traffic5,437 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ebnd over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.