US Bridges

I 70 Ebnd over Hillside

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 1.0 Mile East of Exit 180 · Structure no. F-11-AW

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

About this bridge

I 70 Ebnd over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 70 Ebnd over Hillside 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 922 ft (281.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ebnd
CrossesHillside
Location1.0 Mile East of Exit 180
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.63625, -106.29445
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length922 ft (281.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 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
CrossesRelief for 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 Ebnd over Hillside built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ebnd over Hillside 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 Ebnd over Hillside carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ebnd over Hillside?

The structure is 922 ft (281.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ebnd over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.