US Bridges

19 Road over Adobe Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .3 MI S of I-70 · Structure no. FRT-19-H.7A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Road over Adobe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19 Road over Adobe Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries19 Road
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location.3 MI S of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.13183, -108.70131
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 19 Road over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 Road over Adobe 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 19 Road over Adobe Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19 Road over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 19 Road over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.