US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Denver · Structure no. E-17-AFG

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,500
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,879 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesDahlia Street
LocationDenver
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78005, -104.93166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,500 (2021)
Projected traffic77,879 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street carry?

About 65,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Dahlia Street?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.