US Bridges

County Road F.5 over Leach Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Just East of Road 24 · Structure no. GRJ-F.5-24.01

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,819
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road F.5 over Leach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road F.5 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 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 2,819 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,299 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road F.5
CrossesLeach Creek
LocationJust East of Road 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.09889, -108.6075
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,819 (2022)
Projected traffic3,299 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 County Road F.5 over Leach Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road F.5 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road F.5 over Leach Creek carry?

About 2,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road F.5 over Leach Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns County Road F.5 over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.