US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur

Poor

Morgan County, Colorado · At Jct. US 6 & 34B-BR · Structure no. C-22-BG

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUS 34 Spur
LocationAt Jct. US 6 & 34B-BR
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.27132, -103.58452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 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$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.