US Bridges

I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of I25 · Structure no. E-17-AEU

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83,000
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,450 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 Wbnd Ml
CrossesBrighton Blvd
Location1.2 MI E of I25
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.7802, -104.96723
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,000 (2021)
Projected traffic99,450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd carry?

About 83,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I70 Wbnd Ml over Brighton Blvd?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.