US Bridges

F.5 Road over Lewis Wash

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .8 MI E of RD 30 · Structure no. GRJ-F.5-30.8A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.5 Road over Lewis Wash is a concrete culvert carrying F.5 Road over Lewis Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesF.5 Road
CrossesLewis Wash
Location.8 MI E of RD 30
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09903, -108.48122
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 F.5 Road over Lewis Wash built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.5 Road over Lewis 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 F.5 Road over Lewis Wash carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is F.5 Road over Lewis Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns F.5 Road over Lewis Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.