I 70 Ml over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr
FairDenver County, Colorado · Denver .4 MI W of I-25 · Structure no. E-16-NJ
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 448 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,570 by 2040. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I 70 Ml over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr 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 over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr carry?
About 121,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr?
The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over BNSF RR UP RR Rtd Lr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.