US Bridges

County Road 214 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 5 MI E of Silt · Structure no. F-06-R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 214 over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 214 over I 70 Ml 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 214
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location5 MI E of Silt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55731, -107.56243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic813 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 214 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 214 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 214 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 214 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 214 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.