I 70 Eagle Spur over Eagle River
FairEagle County, Colorado · Eagle Eby Crk RD · Structure no. F-09-Z
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Eagle Spur over Eagle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Eagle Spur over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,080 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Eagle Spur over Eagle River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Eagle Spur over Eagle River 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 Eagle Spur over Eagle River carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Eagle Spur over Eagle River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Eagle Spur over Eagle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.