US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 26

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 7 Miles E of Ft Morgan · Structure no. C-22-BZ

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 26 in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road 26
Location7 Miles E of Ft Morgan
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.26813, -103.65962
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 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 traffic10,880 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ebnd over County Road 26 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 26 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 Ebnd over County Road 26 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 26?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.