I 70 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 5.5 MI W of Rifle · Structure no. F-05-X
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross 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 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Rulison Cross Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.