I 70 Business Rt over Leach Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · Grand Jct/Redlands Prky · Structure no. H-02-B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Business Rt over Leach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Business Rt over Leach Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Business Rt over Leach Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I 70 Business Rt over Leach 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I 70 Business Rt over Leach Creek carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Business Rt over Leach Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Business Rt over Leach Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.