US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 5.0 MI E of C-470 · Structure no. E-16-HFA

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,240 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
Crosses32nd Ave
Location5.0 MI E of C-470
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.76163, -105.14306
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2020)
Projected traffic58,240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 32nd Ave built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over 32nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.