I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch
PoorSummit County, Colorado · I MI E of Summit Eagle Cl · Structure no. F-12-AM
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch 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 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch?
The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Smith Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.