US Bridges

US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 70th Btwn 76 and 36 Intch · Structure no. E-17-OO

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
695 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2040. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 224 ML-70th Ave
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location70th Btwn 76 and 36 Intch
RouteState Highway 224A
Coordinates39.82371, -104.98263
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length695 ft (211.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 ML-70th Ave over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.