I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 2 MI W of JCT SH 13/RIFLE · Structure no. F-05-K
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,645 by 2040. The structure is 505 ft (153.8 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Colorado River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River?
The structure is 505 ft (153.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.