I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk)
FairElbert County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of RD to Agate · Structure no. G-21-F
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk) is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk) in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk) 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 Agate Crk or (bijou Crk) carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk)?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Agate Crk or (bijou Crk)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.