I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E. of New Castle · Structure no. F-07-AS
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Access RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Access RD over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.