US Bridges

Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .65 Mi. E of SH 6 · Structure no. FRT-K-17-0.46A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,244
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 6,244 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,306 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOttley Avenue
CrossesLittle Salt Wash
Location.65 Mi. E of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.16433, -108.73883
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,244 (2022)
Projected traffic7,306 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ottley Avenue 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 Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash carry?

About 6,244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ottley Avenue over Little Salt Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.