US Bridges

County Road 20 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 3.5 MI W of Fruita · Structure no. H-02-FF

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over I 70 Ml 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 2,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,062 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location3.5 MI W of Fruita
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.12822, -108.68356
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,617 (2022)
Projected traffic3,062 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20 over I 70 Ml built?

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

What condition is County Road 20 over I 70 Ml 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 County Road 20 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 2,617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.