US Bridges

Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR

FairPosted for load

Mesa County, Colorado · JCT I-70B and 24 RD · Structure no. GRJ-23.95-E.96

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
478 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,702
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,702 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,371 by 2042. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRedlands PKY/24 RD
CrossesI-70B & Uppr RR
LocationJCT I-70B and 24 RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.09086, -108.60969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,702 (2022)
Projected traffic18,371 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR carry?

About 15,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Redlands PKY/24 RD over I-70B & Uppr RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.