US Bridges

SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · In Brush · Structure no. C-22-CE

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,928 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 71 Ml
CrossesI 76 Ml
LocationIn Brush
RouteState Highway 71E
Coordinates40.26828, -103.62163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2020)
Projected traffic5,928 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$824,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 Ml over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.