US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over RR Salt Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 9.8 Mi. E. Colo.-Utah S.L · Structure no. H-01-AI

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 Ml Ebnd over RR Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesRR Salt Creek
Location9.8 Mi. E. Colo.-Utah S.L
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.2231, -108.89136
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 RR Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd 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 Ml Ebnd over RR Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over RR Salt Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over RR Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.