I 70 Ml over Sand Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · Denver · Structure no. E-17-AER
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 332 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 Ml over Sand Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 147,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,100 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Sand Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 147,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.