SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 11.4 MI E of JCT US 36 · Structure no. F-19-AG
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,089 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 79 Ml 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 79 Ml over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.