US Bridges

Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · Glenwd Canyn Bair Ranch I · Structure no. F-08-AY

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,963
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,963 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,034 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp/Eb Offramp
CrossesDraw R
LocationGlenwd Canyn Bair Ranch I
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.61264, -107.14254
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,963 (2023)
Projected traffic5,034 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R 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 Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R carry?

About 3,963 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Eb Offramp over Draw R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.