I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 1 MI E of Watkins Interch · Structure no. F-18-M
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 702 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,420 by 2040. The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.