I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 4.4 MI E of JCT 36-BYERS · Structure no. F-20-BV
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete frame carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.