I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml
FairMesa County, Colorado · W End of Grand Junction · Structure no. H-02-FW
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml 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 US 6 Ml carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?
The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 6 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.