US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. G-22-BN

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

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R 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 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to I 70 Ebnd
CrossesKyle RR R
Location0.8 MI E of JCT SH 71
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.26354, -103.66738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R 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 Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R carry?

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

How long is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Kyle RR R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.