US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 6.9 MI NE of JCT SH 59 · Structure no. A-27-AF

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29 in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road 29
Location6.9 MI NE of JCT SH 59
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.92549, -102.38782
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 29 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.