US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Hunter Wash

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 4.5 MI E of JCT SH 340 · Structure no. H-02-FD

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Hunter Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Hunter Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesHunter Wash
Location4.5 MI E of JCT SH 340
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.11771, -108.66892
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,690 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 Hunter Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Hunter Wash 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 Hunter Wash carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Hunter Wash?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Hunter Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.