US Bridges

I 70 Ml over County Road

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 1.1 MI E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. E-14-AM

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml over County Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over County Road in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,510 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml
CrossesCounty Road
Location1.1 MI E of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.76388, -105.63531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2020)
Projected traffic45,510 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml over County Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 70 Ml over County Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml over County Road carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml over County Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml over County Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.