US Bridges

I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 46th Ave & Humboldt St. · Structure no. E-17-UR

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,876 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
73,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,870 by 2040. The structure is 1,876 ft (571.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesBnsf|city Street|ltrail
Location46th Ave & Humboldt St.
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77921, -104.97688
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,876 ft (571.7 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2020)
Projected traffic86,870 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail carry?

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

How long is I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail?

The structure is 1,876 ft (571.7 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I70 Ml Ebnd over Bnsf|city Street|ltrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.