US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · Vail Valley Drive · Structure no. F-11-V

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,125 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesElkhorn DR
LocationVail Valley Drive
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.64248, -106.35282
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic15,125 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elkhorn DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.