I 70 Ml Wbnd over West Bijou Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of JCT US 36 (by · Structure no. F-20-BW
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 644 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over West Bijou Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over West Bijou Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2040. The structure is 644 ft (196.4 m) long and 49 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 West Bijou Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over West Bijou Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over West Bijou Creek?
The structure is 644 ft (196.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over West Bijou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.