I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 4.4 MI E of JCT US 36 (by · Structure no. F-20-C
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 244 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 383
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR carry?
About 383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Service RD over Rattlesnake Creek SR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.