I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar
FairGarfield County, Colorado · New Castle Exit · Structure no. F-06-M
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 611
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar 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 5 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar carry?
About 611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Access RD over Colorado River Ar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.