I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw
Elbert County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw in Elbert County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 11 of the 85 inventoried bridges in Elbert County rated good (12.9%); 5 (5.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 89 ft |
| Location | 2.6 Mi W Elbert-lincoln C |
| NBI structure number | G-21-O |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Elbert County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 70 ML I 70 Serv over Draw | 1966 | 11,000 | Fair |
| I 70 Ml over Draw | 1966 | 11,000 | Fair |
| SH 86 Ml over Running Creek | 1977 | 11,000 | Fair |
| I 70 ML I 70 Serv over Draw | 1958 | 11,000 | Fair |
| SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek | 1977 | 9,100 | Fair |
| I 70 Ml Wbnd over County Road 190 Draw | 1966 | 5,500 | Fair |
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