US Bridges

I 70 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass-

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 8.5 Miles West of Exit 19 · Structure no. F-11-AV

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
724 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass- is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 70 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass- in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 724 ft (220.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Wbnd
CrossesCounty RD 743/VAIL Pass-
Location8.5 Miles West of Exit 19
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.62748, -106.27822
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length724 ft (220.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass- built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I 70 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass- 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 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass- carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass-?

The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Wbnd over County RD 743/VAIL Pass-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.