US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 Ml

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · E End of Limon · Structure no. G-22-BL

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 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 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUS 24 Ml
LocationE End of Limon
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.26496, -103.66897
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ebnd over US 24 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 Ml carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 Ml?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.