US Bridges

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 49

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 2.8 MI NE of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-18-BU

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

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 49 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 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 76 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road 49
Location2.8 MI NE of JCT SH 52
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.10155, -104.60287
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 49 built?

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

What condition is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 49 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 49 carry?

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

How long is I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 49?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Ebnd over County Road 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.