I 70 Ml Ebnd over Hunter Wash
FairMesa County, Colorado · 4.5 MI E. of Fruita · Structure no. H-02-FE
- 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 Ebnd over Hunter Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Hunter Wash built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd 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 Ebnd over Hunter Wash carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Hunter Wash?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Hunter Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.