I 70 Ml Wbnd over Big Salt Wash
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.9 MI W of SH 340 Fruita · Structure no. H-02-FO
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Big Salt Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Big 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 98 ft (30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wbnd over Big Salt Wash built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Big 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 Wbnd over Big Salt Wash carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Big Salt Wash?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Big Salt Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.