I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 3.1 MI E of Flagler · Structure no. G-24-U
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Republican River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.