I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 5.1 MI W of JCT Deertrail · Structure no. F-20-BJ
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 487 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2040. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek?
The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Middle Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.