US Bridges

I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR

Good

Elbert County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of Riverbend · Structure no. G-21-AP

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI70 Frontrage Rd.
CrossesDraw SR
Location1.0 MI E of Riverbend
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.28372, -103.77913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2024)
Projected traffic41 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 SystemNo
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 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I70 Frontrage Rd. over Draw SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.