US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 1.6 MI E of JCT SH 6 · Structure no. F-12-P

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road is a concrete tee beam carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,020 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,005 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesFarm Access Road
Location1.6 MI E of JCT SH 6
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.64141, -106.04203
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,020 (2024)
Projected traffic11,005 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road carry?

About 9,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Farm Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.