I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 3.5 MI W of JCT 36-BYERS · Structure no. F-19-AY
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR 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 Wbnd over UP RR carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.