I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 1.4 Miles W of Exit 11/OL · Structure no. H-01-AH
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Wbnd over RR Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.