US Bridges

I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 3 MI W of Limon · Structure no. G-22-G

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Frontage RD
CrossesDraw SR
Location3 MI W of Limon
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.27376, -103.73919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic108 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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR 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 Frontage RD over Draw SR carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Frontage RD over Draw SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.