US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Just E of Chambers Road · Structure no. E-17-RR

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,060 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Ebnd
CrossesRamp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R
LocationJust E of Chambers Road
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77011, -104.80831
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2020)
Projected traffic75,060 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to Pena Blvd Nbnd R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.