US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 2.7 MI W of Stratton · Structure no. G-26-U

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location2.7 MI W of Stratton
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.29312, -102.65538
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2020)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over East Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.