I 70 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR
FairEagle County, Colorado · I 70 over US HWY 6/ US Hw · Structure no. F-11-AD
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,600 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR 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 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR?
The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over US HWY 6/US HWY 24 RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.