Main Street over Plateau Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · .1 MI S of CR 330E · Structure no. COL-58.5-0.99A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,216
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Plateau Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Plateau Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Main Street over Plateau Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Plateau Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Plateau Creek carry?
About 1,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Plateau Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Plateau Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.