US Bridges

I 76 Service RD over Lost Creek SR

Poor

Weld County, Colorado · Just E of Roggen · Structure no. D-19-A

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Service RD over Lost Creek SR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 76 Service RD over Lost Creek SR in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Service RD
CrossesLost Creek SR
LocationJust E of Roggen
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.1687, -104.35702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Service RD over Lost Creek SR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Service RD over Lost Creek SR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Service RD over Lost Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.