US Bridges

SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 10.3 MI N of JCT SH 330 · Structure no. H-03-BV

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 65 Ml
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location10.3 MI N of JCT SH 330
RouteState Highway 65A
Coordinates39.18254, -108.28064
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 65 Ml over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.