US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Tower Road · Structure no. E-17-IY

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesHighline Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Tower Road
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.7579, -104.76797
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.