US Bridges

I 70 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · Genoa Exit · Structure no. G-23-AE

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Access RD
CrossesKyle RR Ar
LocationGenoa Exit
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.27663, -103.49124
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar built?

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

What condition is I 70 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar 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 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Access RD over Kyle RR Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.