US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 34.4 MI E of JCT SH 65 · Structure no. F-05-T

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesDraw
Location34.4 MI E of JCT SH 65
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.50257, -107.90153
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ebnd over Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.