US Bridges

Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · Just W of RD 28 · Structure no. GRJ-D-27.99A

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,359
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash is a concrete frame carrying Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,359 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,461 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Parkway
CrossesIndian Wash
LocationJust W of RD 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.06297, -108.53391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,359 (2022)
Projected traffic14,461 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Parkway over Indian 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 Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash carry?

About 12,359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Parkway over Indian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.