US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over CR 20-BARLOW Road

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · East Ft Morgan Exit · Structure no. C-21-BB

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over CR 20-BARLOW Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over CR 20-BARLOW Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCR 20-BARLOW Road
LocationEast Ft Morgan Exit
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.26293, -103.77286
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 20-BARLOW Road built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over CR 20-BARLOW Road 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 CR 20-BARLOW Road carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over CR 20-BARLOW Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over CR 20-BARLOW Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.