US Bridges

Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal

GoodPosted for load

Mesa County, Colorado · 3.7 MI SE HWY 330/64.6 RD · Structure no. 0403-2

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal is a steel culvert carrying Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEarly Settlers RD
CrossesLeon Creek Feeder Canal
Location3.7 MI SE HWY 330/64.6 RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.21821, -107.81383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Early Settlers RD over Leon Creek Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.