US Bridges

Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just East of Mousetrap · Structure no. E-17-NU

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,630 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp/I 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesLincoln Street
LocationJust East of Mousetrap
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77981, -104.98602
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,500 (2020)
Projected traffic92,630 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street carry?

About 78,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/I 70 Ml Wbnd over Lincoln Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.