I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 5.4 Mi. W. of Colo.-Kansa · Structure no. G-28-O
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55 in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,089 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55 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 Wbnd over County Road 55 carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.