I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River Ovflw
FairMesa County, Colorado · 9.2 Miles W Mesa Garfield · Structure no. G-03-Q
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 614 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River Ovflw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River Ovflw 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 614 ft (187.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River Ovflw built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River Ovflw 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 Ovflw 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 Ovflw?
The structure is 614 ft (187.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River Ovflw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.