US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 4.9 MI NE of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-18-BK

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53 in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road 53
Location4.9 MI NE of JCT SH 52
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.11026, -104.56583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 53 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.