I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 1.0 Mi. E. of US 385 · Structure no. G-27-AA
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch 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 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I 70 Ml over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.