I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · Just S of I70 Clifton Int · Structure no. H-03-BG
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal 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 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Business Ebnd over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.