US Bridges

I 70 Service RD over Draw SR

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 5 MI E of JCT Deertrail S · Structure no. F-20-E

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Service RD over Draw SR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Service RD over Draw SR in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Service RD
CrossesDraw SR
Location5 MI E of JCT Deertrail S
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.54913, -104.00312
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Service RD over Draw SR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Service RD over Draw SR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Service RD over Draw SR carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Service RD over Draw SR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Service RD over Draw SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.