US Bridges

County Road 29 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 3.5 MI W / Gj I-70 Bus Rt · Structure no. H-02-O

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 29 over I 70 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location3.5 MI W / Gj I-70 Bus Rt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10791, -108.51107
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over I 70 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 County Road 29 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.