US Bridges

Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Cameo Truck Stop · Structure no. H-03-AZ

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesPark Access Road
CrossesI 70 Ml Ar
LocationCameo Truck Stop
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.15978, -108.30106
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2014)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Park Access Road over I 70 Ml Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.