US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kiowa Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of JCT SH 79 · Structure no. F-19-BG

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
522 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kiowa Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,070 by 2040. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.7 MI E of JCT SH 79
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.73803, -104.42142
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic14,070 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kiowa 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 May 2023.

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

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.