Maple Street over Little Salt Wash
FairPosted for loadMesa County, Colorado · .3 MI N of Ottley Ave · Structure no. FRT-17.5-K.25
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,615
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Little Salt Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over Little Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Street over Little Salt Wash built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Street over Little Salt Wash 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Street over Little Salt Wash carry?
About 2,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Little Salt Wash?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Little Salt Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.