I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. C-21-BG
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc is a steel culvert carrying I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc 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 Upper Platte Beaver Ditc carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.