I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of JCT SH 79 · Structure no. F-19-BF
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 522 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,070 by 2040. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.