I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek
GoodGarfield County, Colorado · 3.8 MI E of Parachute · Structure no. G-05-L
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Wbnd over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.