US Bridges

Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · Just E of Redlands Pkwy · Structure no. GRJ-E.70-24.01

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,151
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek 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 4,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,857 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside Parkway
CrossesLeach Creek
LocationJust E of Redlands Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09028, -108.60789
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,151 (2022)
Projected traffic4,857 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Leach Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek carry?

About 4,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Parkway over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.