I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 1 MI E of Parachute · Structure no. G-04-BB
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 426 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 426 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml+front RD over Allenwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.