I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 5 Mi. W. of Glenwood Spgs · Structure no. F-07-U
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,910 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 212 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek 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 over Canyon Creek carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.