US Bridges

I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · At Grizzley Creek Rest Ar · Structure no. F-07-AZ

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
911
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,157 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesI 70 Service RD
CrossesGrizzly Creek SR
LocationAt Grizzley Creek Rest Ar
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.56083, -107.25065
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2023)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
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 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Service RD over Grizzly Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.