US Bridges

County Road 22 over Persigo Wash

FairPosted for load

Mesa County, Colorado · .1 MI N of HWY 6 · Structure no. GRJ-22-G.6A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,846
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Persigo Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over Persigo Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesPersigo Wash
Location.1 MI N of HWY 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11578, -108.64528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,846 (2022)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Road 22 over Persigo Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Persigo 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 County Road 22 over Persigo Wash carry?

About 2,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Persigo Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Persigo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.