I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River
PoorEagle County, Colorado · Just E. of Glenwood Canyo · Structure no. F-08-Q
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 440 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River?
The structure is 440 ft (134.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.