US Bridges

I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 Ml

Poor

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.8MI W of Indiana ST · Structure no. F-16-HS

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,720 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 WB Ramp
CrossesUS 6 Ml
Location0.8MI W of Indiana ST
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.72561, -105.18273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length341 ft (103.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2020)
Projected traffic65,720 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB Ramp over US 6 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 Ml carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 WB Ramp over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.