US Bridges

Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Debeque Inter. · Structure no. G-04-AE

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoan Creek RD
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationDebeque Inter.
RouteCity Street 70A
Coordinates39.32436, -108.20628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2022)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Roan Creek RD over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.