US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 144 Ml

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 3.2 MI NE of JCT US 34-B · Structure no. C-21-E

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Ebnd over SH 144 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd 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 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 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 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesSH 144 Ml
Location3.2 MI NE of JCT US 34-B
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.26526, -103.82577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CarriesHighway
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$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 144 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 144 Ml 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 Ebnd 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 Ebnd 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 144 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.