I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek
PoorMorgan County, Colorado · E Edge of Brush · Structure no. C-22-AY
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 607 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2040. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek?
The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over BNSF RR Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.