US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough

Poor

Logan County, Colorado · 14 MI S.W. of Sterling Ex · Structure no. C-23-F

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesTwenty Two Slough
Location14 MI S.W. of Sterling Ex
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.4468, -103.31039
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Twenty Two Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over Twenty Two Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.