US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over I 70 Ml

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · At Frisco · Structure no. F-12-T

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 Ml over I 70 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,560 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationAt Frisco
RouteState Highway 9C
Coordinates39.59253, -106.0961
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,560 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 9 Ml over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is SH 9 Ml over I 70 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 SH 9 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.