I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Wheatridge · Structure no. E-16-JK
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,760 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave 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 Wbnd over West 44th Ave carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 44th Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.