I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River
FairGarfield County, Colorado · East Side of Hanging Lake · Structure no. F-08-AR
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,308 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2040. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River 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 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River?
The structure is 1,308 ft (398.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ebnd over UP RR Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.