I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · 7.4 MI E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. F-14-H
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,480 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 87 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt 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 over I 70 Buss Rt carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over I 70 Buss Rt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.