Mesa RD over Monument Creek
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · Just W of Mesa Road · Structure no. CSG-G.06-09.54
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,418
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesa RD over Monument Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesa RD over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,418 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,858 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mesa RD over Monument Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mesa RD over Monument 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mesa RD over Monument Creek carry?
About 1,418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mesa RD over Monument Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mesa RD over Monument Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.