I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford Gulch
FairSummit County, Colorado · 2.5 MI E of Eagle Summit · Structure no. F-12-AN
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 383 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford Gulch is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2040. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Stafford Gulch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford Gulch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford Gulch carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford Gulch?
The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Stafford Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.