US Bridges

CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of JCT SH 74 · Structure no. F-15-CH

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCO RD Chief Hosa
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location0.6 MI E of JCT SH 74
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.7113, -105.31623
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 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 traffic489 (2024)
Projected traffic562 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 SystemNo

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 CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD Chief Hosa over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.