US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 1/2 MI E of Parachute · Structure no. G-04-AO

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesAccess RD RR Spur
Location1/2 MI E of Parachute
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.4606, -108.04442
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur 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 Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Access RD RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.