US Bridges

County Road 45 over I 70 Ml

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 3 Mi. W. of Jct. US 385 · Structure no. G-27-U

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 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).

CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location3 Mi. W. of Jct. US 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29392, -102.33469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$856,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 over I 70 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 45 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 45 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.