I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash
FairMesa County, Colorado · O.5 MI W of JCT SH 340 · Structure no. H-02-FN
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,985 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Little Salt Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.