US Bridges

I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C

Poor

Adams County, Colorado · 1.1 Miles East of JCT I 7 · Structure no. E-17-IG

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 270 Ebnd
CrossesE 64th Ave Burlington C
Location1.1 Miles East of JCT I 7
RouteInterstate 270A
Coordinates39.81237, -104.94953
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2020)
Projected traffic59,170 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C 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 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 270 Ebnd over E 64th Ave Burlington C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.