I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 8.5 MI West of Parachute · Structure no. F-05-W
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road in Garfield 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 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 161 ft (49 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Wbnd over Anvil Points Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.