I 70 Ml Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive
FairEagle County, Colorado · Vail Valley Drive · Structure no. F-11-X
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive 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 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 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).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive 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 Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive?
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 Ebnd over Elkhorn Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.