US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Lake Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 3.0 MI E. of JCT SH 24 · Structure no. G-22-BG

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

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Lake Creek 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 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesLake Creek
Location3.0 MI E. of JCT SH 24
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.26081, -103.66006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Lake Creek 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 Lake Creek carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Lake Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.