US Bridges

I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Lakeside · Structure no. E-16-DI

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,530 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml
CrossesSH 95 Ml
LocationLakeside
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78335, -105.05358
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2020)
Projected traffic112,530 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 over SH 95 Ml built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml over SH 95 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.