US Bridges

SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · SH 82/GRAND Ave over Colo · Structure no. F-07-V

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
981 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,190 by 2038. The structure is 981 ft (299.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesSH 82 Ml
CrossesI 70 Ml Colorado River
LocationSH 82/GRAND Ave over Colo
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.54952, -107.32637
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length981 ft (299.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,190 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River?

The structure is 981 ft (299.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml over I 70 Ml Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.