US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw

Good

Elbert County, Colorado · 2.6 MI W Elbert-Lincoln C · Structure no. G-21-O

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,875 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI W Elbert-Lincoln C
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.2841, -103.77891
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Wbnd over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw 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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.