I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 197
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 4.9 MI E of JCT US 36 (by · Structure no. F-20-BI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 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 197 is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 197 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 County Road 197 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 197 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 197 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 197?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 197?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.