Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek
GoodMesa County, Colorado · Just S of Pe Road · Structure no. COL-P-58.4A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Buzzard Creek RD over Buzzard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.