US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 Ml

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.3 MI E of JCT SH 144 · Structure no. C-21-M

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

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesSH 52 Ml
Location1.3 MI E of JCT SH 144
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.26374, -103.80169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 traffic11,040 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 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 52 Ml carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 Ml?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over SH 52 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.