I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R
GoodDenver County, Colorado · Denver · Structure no. E-17-UW
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 630 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R 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 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 630 ft (192.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R 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 I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R carry?
About 73,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R?
The structure is 630 ft (192.1 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns I70 Ml WB over Washington St/S Platte R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.