US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml

Poor

Jefferson County, Colorado · 3.6 MI W of JCT SH 58 · Structure no. F-16-HI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,750 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesUS 40 Ml
Location3.6 MI W of JCT SH 58
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.73038, -105.17136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic43,750 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wbnd over US 40 Ml built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml?

The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 40 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.