I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek
PoorEagle County, Colorado · 3.8 MI West of Eagle-Summ · Structure no. F-12-AS
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 732 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2040. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ebnd over Polk Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek?
The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.