US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road Q

Fair

Washington County, Colorado · Merino Exit · Structure no. C-23-AR

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road Q is a concrete tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road Q in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road Q
LocationMerino Exit
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyWashington County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36027, -103.42584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Q built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road Q?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.