US Bridges

County Road 48 over I 70 Ml Kyle RR

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 5.7 MI E. of Arriba · Structure no. G-24-A

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over I 70 Ml Kyle RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 48 over I 70 Ml 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesI 70 Ml Kyle RR
Location5.7 MI E. of Arriba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.28597, -103.17383
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Road 48 over I 70 Ml Kyle RR built?

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

What condition is County Road 48 over I 70 Ml 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 County Road 48 over I 70 Ml Kyle RR carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 48 over I 70 Ml Kyle RR?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over I 70 Ml Kyle RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.