I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River
FairMesa County, Colorado · 9.3 MI E of JCT SH 65 · Structure no. G-04-BA
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 417 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2040. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River 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 Wbnd over Colorado River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River?
The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.