US Bridges

SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 5 MI W of Collbran · Structure no. H-04-T

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 330 Ml
CrossesPlateau Creek
Location5 MI W of Collbran
RouteState Highway 330A
Coordinates39.20706, -108.03811
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 330 Ml over Plateau 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 330 Ml over Plateau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.