US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · Dotsero Interchange · Structure no. F-08-O

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesSweetwater Cross Road
LocationDotsero Interchange
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.64742, -107.06541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,455 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Sweetwater Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.