US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD Draw R

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · Bair Ranch N. Ramp · Structure no. F-08-AZ

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD Draw R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Wbnd
CrossesBair Ranch RD Draw R
LocationBair Ranch N. Ramp
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.61253, -107.14322
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length376 ft (114.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
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 to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD Draw R built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD Draw R carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD Draw R?

The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Bair Ranch RD Draw R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.