I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 4.5 MI W of JCT US 36 (by · Structure no. F-19-AT
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
| 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 Wbnd over Comanche Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.