US Bridges

Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 4.6 MI E of JCT SH 144 · Structure no. D-20-AT

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,937 by 2042. The structure is 458 ft (139.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to I 76 Ebnd
CrossesI 76 Ml R
Location4.6 MI E of JCT SH 144
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.24662, -104.05355
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,937 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R?

The structure is 458 ft (139.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 76 Ebnd over I 76 Ml R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.