I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River
PoorAdams County, Colorado · Commerce City · Structure no. E-17-IE
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 309 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,170 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River carry?
About 48,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 270 Ml Ebnd over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.