I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · Near Strasburg · Structure no. F-19-BJ
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,440 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.