US Bridges

I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 4 MI E of Ft Morgan · Structure no. C-22-BC

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesBadger Creek
Location4 MI E of Ft Morgan
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.26771, -103.70632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I76 Ml Ebnd over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.