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County Road 4 over West Salt Creek

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 2.0 MI NW of CR S · Structure no. MESA-4-T.5A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over West Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over West Salt Creek 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesWest Salt Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of CR S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.30867, -108.98355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 4 over West Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 4 over West Salt 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over West Salt Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 4 over West Salt Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over West Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.