US Bridges

Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · In Arvada · Structure no. E-16-JZ

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
765 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,160 by 2040. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRmp to EB I70/I76
CrossesI 70 Ml SH 121 R
LocationIn Arvada
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates39.78587, -105.08355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,160 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp to EB I70/I76 over I 70 Ml SH 121 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.