US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2.8 MI E of Ramp to US 36 · Structure no. F-19-BE

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,220 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.8 MI E of Ramp to US 36
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.73296, -104.36385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2020)
Projected traffic11,220 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.