US Bridges

I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington Street

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E. of I 25 · Structure no. E-17-QO

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington Street in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,250 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 270 Ml Wbnd
CrossesWashington Street
Location0.3 MI E. of I 25
RouteInterstate 270B
Coordinates39.82783, -104.97835
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (55 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2020)
Projected traffic47,250 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wbnd over Washington Street built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington Street carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington Street?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (55 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I 270 Ml Wbnd over Washington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.