US Bridges

SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · Stratton Exit · Structure no. G-26-P

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSH 57 Ml
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationStratton Exit
RouteState Highway 57A
Coordinates39.29415, -102.60495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 57 Ml 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 57 Ml over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.