I 70 ML
I 70 ML in Denver, Denver County, Colorado received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2011, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on I 70 ML over Sand Creek.
I 70 ML carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. 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 2011 and is 15 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I 70 ML carries an average daily traffic count of 147,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Sand Creek. The owning agency is Federal - Army; 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 15-year-old bridge located Denver in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 70 ML over Sand Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 2011, the structure spans 101.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by Federal - Army.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I 70 ML has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 70 ML was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 70 ML carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 101.3 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 Sand Creek. Its coordinates are 39.778636, -104.900608. It is maintained by Federal - Army.
I 70 ML carries I 70 ML over Sand Creek. The bridge is 101.3 meters long and was built in 2011.
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.