US Bridges

I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street

Fair

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

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,520 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 270 Ml Ebnd
CrossesDahlia Street
LocationCommerce City
RouteInterstate 270A
Coordinates39.79803, -104.93109
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2020)
Projected traffic59,520 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 270 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.