US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 20th Ave

Poor

Jefferson County, Colorado · 2 MI W of JCT SH 58 · Structure no. F-16-HK

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
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 Wbnd over West 20th Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,240 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesWest 20th Ave
Location2 MI W of JCT SH 58
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.74737, -105.15102
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over West 20th Ave built?

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

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

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.