US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 11.1 MI E Colo-Utah Sl · Structure no. H-01-AG

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUS 6 Ml
Location11.1 MI E Colo-Utah Sl
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.21371, -108.86876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic5,418 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.