US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. G-22-BD

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesKyle RR
Location0.7 MI E of JCT SH 71
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.26364, -103.66681
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Ebnd over Kyle RR built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR 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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Kyle RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.