US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over CO RD UP RR

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Grand Junctn · Structure no. H-02-FR

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 Ebnd over CO RD UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over CO RD UP RR 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 5 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).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCO RD UP RR
Location0.3 MI W of Grand Junctn
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.11061, -108.64788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,690 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ml Ebnd over CO RD UP RR built?

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

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over CO RD UP RR 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 Ebnd over CO RD UP RR carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over CO RD UP RR?

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 Ebnd over CO RD UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.