I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River
FairMesa County, Colorado · 3.0 MI E of Palisade · Structure no. H-03-AY
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,127 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,040 by 2040. The structure is 1,127 ft (343.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River?
The structure is 1,127 ft (343.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over US 6 Ml UPRR Colo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.