US Bridges

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek

Fair

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

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml Wbnd
CrossesLost Creek
LocationJust E of Roggen
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.17103, -104.35974
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek 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 Wbnd over Lost Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml Wbnd over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.