US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 2.4 MI W of JCT SH 74 · Structure no. F-15-CD

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,600 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesSoda Creek Road
Location2.4 MI W of JCT SH 74
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.713, -105.36675
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Soda Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.