I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR
FairGarfield County, Colorado · Btwn New Castle & Glenwoo · Structure no. F-07-AA
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,165 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 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 | 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 Ml Wbnd over UP RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.