US Bridges

County Road 44 over Roan Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .2 MI W of Denver Ave. · Structure no. MESA-44-V.6A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Roan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Roan Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesRoan Creek
Location.2 MI W of Denver Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.33094, -108.21811
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 44 over Roan Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Roan 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Roan Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Roan Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Roan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.