US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 15.6 MI E of JCT SH 65 · Structure no. G-04-AF

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,790 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUP RR
Location15.6 MI E of JCT SH 65
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.35473, -108.17146
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,790 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ebnd over UP RR built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR 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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.