US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Seep Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 6 MI SW of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-18-K

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml over Seep Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I 76 Ml over Seep Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 71 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,260 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 224 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesSeep Canal
Location6 MI SW of JCT SH 52
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.00394, -104.71041
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width224 ft (68.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic37,260 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure7
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 Ml over Seep Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I 76 Ml over Seep Canal 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 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml over Seep Canal carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Seep Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 224 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Seep Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.