US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 27.9 MI SW of JCT SH 144 · Structure no. D-18-BT

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesBox Elder Crk Frm. Acces
Location27.9 MI SW of JCT SH 144
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.0989, -104.60742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces 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 Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over Box Elder Crk Frm. Acces?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.