US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 1.6 MI E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. F-16-HJ

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,240 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesWest 20th Ave
Location1.6 MI E of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.74715, -105.1507
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2020)
Projected traffic58,240 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Ebnd over West 20th Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over West 20th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.