US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · E Grand Junct. Intchng · Structure no. H-02-EY

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

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,675 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesHorizon Drive
LocationE Grand Junct. Intchng
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11193, -108.5402
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$439,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive 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 Ebnd over Horizon Drive carry?

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

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Horizon Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.