I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178
FairElbert County, Colorado · 8.4 MI E of JCT Deertrail · Structure no. F-21-T
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178 is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178 in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178 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 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178 carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 178?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.