US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 2 MI E of Avon Int. · Structure no. F-10-W

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,510 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesPost Blvd
Location2 MI E of Avon Int.
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.62754, -106.49589
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,510 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Post Blvd built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Post Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.