I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 2.8 MI W of Eagle Spur · Structure no. F-09-AG
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 449 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2040. The structure is 449 ft (137 m) long and 45 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 449 ft (137 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over CO RD Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.