I 70 Wbnd over Hillside
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 1.4 Miles W of Grizzly CR · Structure no. F-07-AK
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Wbnd over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 70 Wbnd over Hillside in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wbnd over Hillside built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Wbnd over Hillside 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Wbnd over Hillside carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Wbnd over Hillside?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Wbnd over Hillside?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.