I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 6.9 MI East of JCT SH 34 · Structure no. D-21-P
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 944
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar 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 I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar carry?
About 944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 76 Access Road over BNSF RR Ar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.