US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · At JCT US 6 + 34B-BRUSH · Structure no. C-22-BE

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesUS 6 Ml
LocationAt JCT US 6 + 34B-BRUSH
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.27164, -103.58436
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,740 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.