I 70 Ml over Draw
FairMesa County, Colorado · 7.2 MI E of JCT SH 65 Ml · Structure no. H-03-J
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Draw in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,760 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Draw built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Draw 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Draw carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.