I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of JCT US 6 Ml · Structure no. H-03-G
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,040 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek 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 Rapid Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Rapid Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.