Elm Avenue over Indian Wash
FairMesa County, Colorado · Just W of RD 28 · Structure no. GRJ-E.25-27.99
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,289
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Avenue over Indian Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elm Avenue over Indian Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elm Avenue over Indian Wash built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Avenue over Indian 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Avenue over Indian Wash carry?
About 1,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Avenue over Indian Wash?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Avenue over Indian Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.