US Bridges

I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · N. of Dotsero Int. · Structure no. F-08-AJ

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 3,253 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,033 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Service RD SR
CrossesColorado River SR
LocationN. of Dotsero Int.
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.64873, -107.06417
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,253 (2024)
Projected traffic4,033 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR carry?

About 3,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Service RD SR over Colorado River SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.