US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 Ml

Good

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

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,500
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 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 77,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,334 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesSH 35 Ml
LocationDenver
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77812, -104.90382
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,500 (2021)
Projected traffic91,334 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 SH 35 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 Ml carry?

About 77,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 Ml?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.