I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Horizon Drive · Structure no. H-02-EV
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal 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 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.