US Bridges

I 70 Ml over Carr Street

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · I 70 Ml over Carr ST · Structure no. E-16-GW

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml over Carr Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over Carr Street in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 58 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 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,420 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml
CrossesCarr Street
LocationI 70 Ml over Carr ST
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78353, -105.09108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.2 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2020)
Projected traffic140,420 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Carr Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 70 Ml over Carr Street 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 Carr Street carry?

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml over Carr Street?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml over Carr Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.