US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 7.0 MI W of JCT SH 13 · Structure no. F-05-U

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

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesDraw
Location7.0 MI W of JCT SH 13
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.50367, -107.90152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 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 structure4
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 Wbnd over Draw built?

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

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

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

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

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.