US Bridges

I 70(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-14-Z

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,418 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 70(BUSINESS Rt)
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location1.5 MI E of JCT SH 103
RouteState Highway 70R
Coordinates39.74211, -105.49473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic8,418 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml 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(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 70(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70(BUSINESS Rt) over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.