I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 5.1 MI W of Vail Pass Sum · Structure no. F-11-AL
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 518 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 48 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2040. The structure is 518 ft (158 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wbnd over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller Creek?
The structure is 518 ft (158 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.