US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 3.6 MI W of SH13 Rifle · Structure no. F-05-N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUS 6 Ml
Location3.6 MI W of SH13 Rifle
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.52013, -107.84386
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ebnd over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.