County Road 43 over I 70 Ml
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 7.6 Mi. E. of JCT SH 57 · Structure no. G-27-S
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 43 over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 43 over I 70 Ml in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 43 over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 43 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 County Road 43 over I 70 Ml carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 43 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 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 43 over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.