Midland Avenue over Colorado River
FairGarfield County, Colorado · Exit 114 of I-70 · Structure no. GLNWD-MIDAVE
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Midland Avenue over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland Avenue over Colorado River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,630 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,310 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Midland Avenue over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Midland Avenue over Colorado River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Midland Avenue over Colorado River carry?
About 13,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Midland Avenue over Colorado River?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Midland Avenue over Colorado River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.