US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Mousetrap in Denver · Structure no. E-16-PJ

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2040. The structure is 549 ft (167.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Wbnd
CrossesRamp to I 70 Wbnd
LocationMousetrap in Denver
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78124, -104.99291
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.2 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic5,418 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd?

The structure is 549 ft (167.2 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Ramp to I 70 Wbnd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.