US Bridges

I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 2.4 MI NE of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-18-BW

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 847 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 76 Service RD
CrossesBox Elder Creek SR
Location2.4 MI NE of JCT SH 52
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.09813, -104.60695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2023)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR built?

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

What condition is I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Service RD over Box Elder Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.