US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek

Poor

Summit County, Colorado · 4 MI W of JCT SH 91 · Structure no. F-12-AL

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2040. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesCorral Creek
Location4 MI W of JCT SH 91
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.51622, -106.20693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Corral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.