US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 17 MI W of Parachute · Structure no. G-03-P

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River in Mesa 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2040. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesColorado River
Location17 MI W of Parachute
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.27012, -108.25127
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wbnd over Colorado River built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River?

The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.