US Bridges

I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Just E. of Debeque Interc · Structure no. G-04-AY

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR is a concrete culvert carrying I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 Frontage Rd(s)
CrossesHorsethief Creek (s) SR
LocationJust E. of Debeque Interc
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.33122, -108.19567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR built?

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

What condition is I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR 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 I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I70 Frontage Rd(s) over Horsethief Creek (s) SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.