US Bridges

I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 2.3 Miles East of JCT SH · Structure no. F-10-L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
702 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,680 by 2040. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Ebnd
CrossesUS HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive
Location2.3 Miles East of JCT SH
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.67433, -106.64736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length702 ft (214 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2020)
Projected traffic17,680 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive?

The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ebnd over US HWY 6 RR Eagle Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.