US Bridges

County Road 240 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · New Castle Exit · Structure no. F-06-L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,753
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 240 over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 240 over I 70 Ml in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,753 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,466 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 240
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationNew Castle Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.56616, -107.51669
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 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 traffic13,753 (2023)
Projected traffic17,466 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Road 240 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 240 over I 70 Ml 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 240 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 13,753 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 240 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 240 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.