US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · At Silverthorne · Structure no. F-12-S

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUS 6 Ml
LocationAt Silverthorne
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.62841, -106.06742
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 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 6 Ml carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.