US Bridges

I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml

Fair

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

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,420 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 216 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml
CrossesSH 121 Ml
LocationArvada
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78563, -105.08171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width216 ft (65.8 m)
Roadway width208 ft (63.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2020)
Projected traffic140,420 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 over SH 121 Ml built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml 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 SH 121 Ml carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.