Redlands Parkway over Colorado River
FairMesa County, Colorado · Redlands Pkwy over Colo R · Structure no. GRJ-23.08-E.76
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 702 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,046
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Redlands Parkway over Colorado River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Redlands Parkway over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 15,046 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,604 by 2042. The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Redlands Parkway over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Redlands Parkway over Colorado River 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 Redlands Parkway over Colorado River carry?
About 15,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Redlands Parkway over Colorado River?
The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Redlands Parkway over Colorado River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.