US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 4.5MI E of Rifle · Structure no. F-06-AF

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Wbnd
CrossesMamm Creek
Location4.5MI E of Rifle
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.53275, -107.71439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2023)
Projected traffic916 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek 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 Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Mamm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.