US Bridges

Rooney Road over I 70 Ml

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · W Side of C470 I70 Int. · Structure no. F-16-HQ

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rooney Road over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rooney Road over I 70 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 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRooney Road
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationW Side of C470 I70 Int.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.71143, -105.19424
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2024)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rooney Road over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is Rooney Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rooney Road over I 70 Ml carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rooney Road over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rooney Road over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.