I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 1/2 MI W of Exit 75/CT RD · Structure no. G-04-AJ
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Parachute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.