US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 2 MI W of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. E-14-AY

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,240 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesFall River Road
Location2 MI W of JCT SH 103
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.75268, -105.55414
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic21,240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road 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 Fall River Road carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Fall River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.