US Bridges

County Road 300 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · Parachute · Structure no. G-04-AS

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 300 over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 300 over I 70 Ml 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 9,806 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,454 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 300
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationParachute
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.45585, -108.04795
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,806 (2023)
Projected traffic12,454 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Road 300 over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is County Road 300 over I 70 Ml 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 County Road 300 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 9,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 300 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 300 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.