US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 3.1 MI NE of JCT US 34-B · Structure no. C-21-BF

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal is a steel culvert carrying I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,880 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesMorgan Canal
Location3.1 MI NE of JCT US 34-B
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.26523, -103.82696
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width194 ft (59 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,880 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Morgan Canal built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.