US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 1.8 W of Eagle Spur · Structure no. F-09-AH

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesGame Underpass
Location1.8 W of Eagle Spur
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.6538, -106.86359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic14,080 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Wbnd over Game Underpass built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass 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 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Game Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.