I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 Mi. N of 44th Ave. · Structure no. E-16-JA
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 112,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,520 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road 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 2025.
How much traffic does I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road carry?
About 112,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/Ward Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.