US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Game Underpass

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 5 MI E of JCT US 6 · Structure no. F-09-AI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
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 Ebnd over Game Underpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd 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 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 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 Ebnd
CrossesGame Underpass
Location5 MI E of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.65264, -106.86385
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 48 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 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 Ebnd over Game Underpass built?

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

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

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd 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 Ebnd over Game Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.