US Bridges

County Road 23 over Persigo Wash

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .25 MI N of RD I · Structure no. MESA-23-I.25

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,266
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Persigo Wash is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 23 over Persigo Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesPersigo Wash
Location.25 MI N of RD I
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.1388, -108.62647
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2022)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 23 over Persigo Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Persigo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Persigo Wash carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Persigo Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Persigo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.