US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201

Poor

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 6.1 MI E of JCT US 36 (by · Structure no. F-20-AY

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201 is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road 201
Location6.1 MI E of JCT US 36 (by
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.68201, -104.11605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 County Road 201 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 201?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.