I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek
GoodGarfield County, Colorado · 3 MI E of Shoshone Dam · Structure no. F-08-BH
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 3,134 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2040. The structure is 3,134 ft (955.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek?
The structure is 3,134 ft (955.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.