Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. F-16-LZ
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,617
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 16,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,109 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denver West Blvd 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml carry?
About 16,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Denver West Blvd over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.