US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th Ave

Poor

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of JCT US 6 · Structure no. F-16-HO

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th Ave 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 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesMoss Street W 7th Ave
Location0.3 MI E of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.72767, -105.17539
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 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
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 Moss Street W 7th Ave built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th Ave carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th Ave?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Moss Street W 7th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.