US Bridges

NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · NE of Redlands Pkwy Intr · Structure no. GRJ-24.07-E.9

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,181
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,552 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Ramp to 24 Rd.
CrossesLeach Creek
LocationNE of Redlands Pkwy Intr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.09303, -108.60792
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,181 (2022)
Projected traffic2,552 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach 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 NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek carry?

About 2,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ramp to 24 Rd. over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.