US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · East of Dotsero Interchan · Structure no. F-08-S

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR 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 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUP RR
LocationEast of Dotsero Interchan
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.64853, -107.05836
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.