US Bridges

I 70 Ml over Future UP RR

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · .04 MI W of Havana · Structure no. E-17-VE

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205,000
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml over Future UP RR is a concrete slab carrying I 70 Ml over Future UP RR in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 205,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 245,600 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 217 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml
CrossesFuture UP RR
Location.04 MI W of Havana
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77611, -104.86683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width217 ft (66.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205,000 (2021)
Projected traffic245,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 70 Ml over Future UP RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml over Future UP RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Future UP RR carry?

About 205,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml over Future UP RR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 217 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml over Future UP RR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.