US Bridges

Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · NE of Redlands Pkwy Intr · Structure no. GRJ-24.07-E.85

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 981 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to WB I-70B
CrossesLeach Creek
LocationNE of Redlands Pkwy Intr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09261, -108.60792
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2022)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to WB I-70B over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.