I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · In Deertrail · Structure no. F-20-BC
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,260 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Buss Rt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.