US Bridges

York Street over I 270 Ml

Poor

Adams County, Colorado · In Commerce City · Structure no. E-17-IC

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Street over I 270 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying York Street over I 270 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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.

It carries about 11,998 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,597 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYork Street
CrossesI 270 Ml
LocationIn Commerce City
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8197, -104.9591
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,998 (2024)
Projected traffic15,597 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Street over I 270 Ml built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Street over I 270 Ml 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does York Street over I 270 Ml carry?

About 11,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is York Street over I 270 Ml?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns York Street over I 270 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.