I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · Near New Castle · Structure no. F-06-O
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,875 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek 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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.