US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 4 MI East of Ft Morgan · Structure no. C-22-BU

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22 in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesCounty Road 22
Location4 MI East of Ft Morgan
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.26641, -103.73499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22 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 I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22 carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over County Road 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.