US Bridges

SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of Steele St. · Structure no. E-17-AFD

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 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 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,929 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 2 Colo. Blvd.
CrossesI70 Ml
Location0.5 MI E of Steele St.
RouteState Highway 2A
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.77989, -104.94119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.1 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2020)
Projected traffic54,929 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml built?

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

What condition is SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Colo. Blvd. over I70 Ml?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.