US Bridges

County Road 26 over I 70 Ml

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 1.8 MI W of Horizon Drive · Structure no. H-02-EZ

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,525
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 26 over I 70 Ml 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location1.8 MI W of Horizon Drive
RouteCounty Highway 70A
Coordinates39.11447, -108.57082
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.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2022)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Road 26 over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is County Road 26 over I 70 Ml 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 County Road 26 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.