I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR
FairGarfield County, Colorado · In Silt · Structure no. F-06-T
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,662 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR 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 I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Silt Spur over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.