US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.)

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 1.4 Mi. E. of US 385 · Structure no. G-28-T

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.) in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesI70Q (rose Ave.)
Location1.4 Mi. E. of US 385
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.30097, -102.25548
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.) 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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.) carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over I70Q (rose Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.