US Bridges

County Road 28 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 6.5 MI E of JCT US 24 · Structure no. G-22-AX

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 28 over I 70 Ml in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location6.5 MI E of JCT US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26569, -103.54738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 28 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.