US Bridges

Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .5 MI N of S Broadway · Structure no. MESA-19.88-G.2A

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCanyon Creek Dr.
CrossesEntrance Creek
Location.5 MI N of S Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1063, -108.68077
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Creek Dr. over Entrance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.