I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw
FairMesa County, Colorado · 3 MI W. of Debeque · Structure no. G-04-AV
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,760 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 304 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw 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 over Ashmead Draw carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 304 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Ashmead Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.