US Bridges

I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml

Good

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

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
623 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,000 by 2041. The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 270 Ml Ebnd
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationDenver
RouteInterstate 270A
Coordinates39.77875, -104.89755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length623 ft (189.9 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2020)
Projected traffic92,000 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 270 Ml Ebnd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml carry?

About 73,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 270 Ml Ebnd over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.