US Bridges

I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR

Poor

Mesa County, Colorado · 2.5 MI E of Fruita Int · Structure no. H-02-FI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 Frontage RD
CrossesAdobe Creek SR
Location2.5 MI E of Fruita Int
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.13562, -108.69811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2022)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR built?

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

What condition is I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Frontage RD over Adobe Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.