Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R
FairGarfield County, Colorado · Power Plant Interchange ( · Structure no. F-08-BC
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,116 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 1,116 ft (340.2 m) long and 22 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River 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 Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R?
The structure is 1,116 ft (340.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to Shoshone over I 70 Colorado River R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.