US Bridges

US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · US 50 Ml @ Riverside Pkwy · Structure no. H-02-GP

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,455
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,455 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,893 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 Ramp
Crosses4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch
LocationUS 50 Ml @ Riverside Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.05791, -108.56661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,455 (2022)
Projected traffic9,893 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch 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 US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch carry?

About 8,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US50 Ramp over 4th St/Upprr_n.Frk.Brnch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.