US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · .75 MI E of Eisenhower Tn · Structure no. F-13-O

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 61 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,790 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesUS 6 Ml
Location.75 MI E of Eisenhower Tn
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.68321, -105.88769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic20,790 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wbnd over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.