I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W. of Debeque Int. · Structure no. G-04-AW
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 302 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 Little Horse Thief Crk built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 302 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Little Horse Thief Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.