I 70 ML
I 70 ML in Denver, Denver County, Colorado received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on I 70 ML over Zuni Street.
I 70 ML carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 61/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 70 ML carries an average daily traffic count of 130,000 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Zuni Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 70 ML is a 61-year-old bridge located Denver in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 70 ML over Zuni Street with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1965, the structure spans 36.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I 70 ML has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 70 ML was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 70 ML carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 36.9 meters long and located on I 70 ML in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
No, I 70 ML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I 70 ML is located Denver in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 70 ML over Zuni Street. Its coordinates are 39.783492, -105.016064. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 70 ML carries I 70 ML over Zuni Street. The bridge is 36.9 meters long and was built in 1965.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.