I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR River RD
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of US 6 Ml · Structure no. H-02-FQ
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR River RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR River RD 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 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 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 UP RR River RD built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR River RD 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 Wbnd over UP RR River RD carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR River RD?
The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over UP RR River RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.