I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch
FairMesa County, Colorado · 3.4 MI E of Exit 31/HORIZ · Structure no. H-03-BF
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 235 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 235 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Lewis Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.