I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of JCT SH 65 Ml · Structure no. H-03-L
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Plateau 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Plateau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.