I 70 Ml over County Road
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · 1 MI W of Silverplume · Structure no. F-13-S
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 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 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 57 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,580 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 92 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over County Road built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I 70 Ml over County 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over County Road carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over County Road?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over County Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.