US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Reed Drain

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of JCT SH 139 · Structure no. H-01-J

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Reed Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Reed Drain in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,985 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesReed Drain
Location0.6 MI E of JCT SH 139
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.17544, -108.80094
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,985 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Reed Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Reed Drain 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 Reed Drain carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Reed Drain?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Reed Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.