US Bridges

Steele St. over I 70 Ml

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.47 MI W of CO Blvd · Structure no. E-17-AEO

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Steele St. over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele St. over I 70 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,791 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteele St.
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location0.47 MI W of CO Blvd
RouteState Highway 6H
Coordinates39.78039, -104.95014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,791 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Steele St. over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele St. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Steele St. over I 70 Ml carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Steele St. over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Steele St. over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.