US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Denver @ Washington St. · Structure no. E-17-UQ

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,870 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Ebnd
CrossesSouth Platte River
LocationDenver @ Washington St.
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77917, -104.97842
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2020)
Projected traffic86,870 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River carry?

About 73,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over South Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.