I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml
PoorElbert County, Colorado · 7.9 MI E Arapahoe-Elbert · Structure no. G-21-Y
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Business Spur over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.