I 70 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 16.5 MI W of JCT S.H. 57 · Structure no. G-25-J
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.