I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Watkins Interchange · Structure no. F-18-R
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Bus Spur over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.