US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 2.5 MI W of Glenwood Spgs · Structure no. F-07-AE

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134 in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,955 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCounty Road 134
Location2.5 MI W of Glenwood Spgs
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.56462, -107.41244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic20,955 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134 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 Ebnd over County Road 134 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over County Road 134?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.