US Bridges

County Road 24 over Persigo Wash

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.6 MI North of RD J · Structure no. MESA-24-J.6

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,212
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Persigo Wash is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 24 over Persigo Wash 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesPersigo Wash
Location0.6 MI North of RD J
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.15703, -108.60808
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2022)
Projected traffic1,419 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 24 over Persigo Wash built?

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

What condition is County Road 24 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 24 over Persigo Wash carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Persigo Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Persigo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.