I 70 Ml over Gore Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of JCT US 6 + 24 · Structure no. F-11-AF
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Gore Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over Gore Creek 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 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Gore Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Gore Creek carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Gore Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Gore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.