US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Bearden RD

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 3.6 MI W of Wolcott Inter · Structure no. F-10-X

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Bearden RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Bearden RD in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,865 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesBearden RD
Location3.6 MI W of Wolcott Inter
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.70444, -106.72887
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2020)
Projected traffic19,865 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 Wbnd over Bearden RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Bearden RD 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 Wbnd over Bearden RD carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Bearden RD?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Bearden RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.