US Bridges

Josephine St. over I 70 Ml

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 300 Ft E of York ST · Structure no. E-17-AEZ

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,970
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Josephine St. over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Josephine 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 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 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJosephine St.
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location300 Ft E of York ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78008, -104.95822
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,970 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Josephine St. over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is Josephine 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 Josephine St. over I 70 Ml carry?

About 5,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Josephine St. over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Josephine St. over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.