I 70 Bus Route over I 70 Ml
FairMesa County, Colorado · Clifton Interchange · Structure no. H-03-BD
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Bus Route over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Bus Route over I 70 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Bus Route over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is I 70 Bus Route 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 2025.
How much traffic does I 70 Bus Route over I 70 Ml carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Bus Route over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Bus Route over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.