US Bridges

Monroe Street over I 70 Ml

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Colo. Blvd. · Structure no. E-17-AFC

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

About this bridge

Monroe Street over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Street 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 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location0.1 MI W of Colo. Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77999, -104.94535
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 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 traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is Monroe Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over I 70 Ml carry?

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

How long is Monroe Street over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.