US Bridges

County Road 65 over I 70 Ml

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 4.9 MI E of JCT US 6 · Structure no. F-15-CB

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 65 over I 70 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,922 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location4.9 MI E of JCT US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71509, -105.39153
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2024)
Projected traffic5,922 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 County Road 65 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over I 70 Ml 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 County Road 65 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.