US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.3 MI SW of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. C-21-B

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesSH 144 Ml
Location1.3 MI SW of JCT SH 52
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.2655, -103.82623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2040
Trucks19%
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 SH 144 Ml built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over SH 144 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.