I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR
FairMesa County, Colorado · 2.2 MI W / Horizon Drive · Structure no. H-02-EQ
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 863
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR 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 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR carry?
About 863 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Frontage RD over Grand Valley Canal SR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.