US Bridges

I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir

Good

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

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,000
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,540 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesDrir
LocationDenver
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77853, -104.9075
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2019)
Projected traffic89,540 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ml Wbnd over Drir built?

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

What condition is I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir 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 I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns I70 Ml Wbnd over Drir?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.