US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 2.2 MI W of Horizon Drive · Structure no. H-02-ER

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,675 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesGrand Valley Canal
Location2.2 MI W of Horizon Drive
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.11404, -108.57856
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,675 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Grand Valley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.