I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd
FairAdams County, Colorado · 2.5 MI E of Airport Blvd · Structure no. F-18-T
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 45 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd 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 US 40 Wbnd carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 40 Wbnd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.