I 70 Ml over Horsethief Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · Just E. of Debeque Interc · Structure no. G-04-AX
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Horsethief Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Horsethief Creek 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,580 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 188 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Horsethief Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Horsethief Creek 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 Horsethief Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Horsethief Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Horsethief Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.