I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · 2 MI E of Grand Junction · Structure no. H-03-X
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 69 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley 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 Rt over Grand Valley Canal carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley Canal?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Business Rt over Grand Valley Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.