US Bridges

Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · S of US 6/W of Collson DR · Structure no. FRT-GNWY-LSW

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenway Drive
CrossesLittle Salt Wash
LocationS of US 6/W of Collson DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.15944, -108.74375
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Greenway Drive over Little Salt Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.