US Bridges

County Road 45.5 over No Name Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Mesa County, Colorado · 1.6 Miles S of Debeque · Structure no. MESA-45.5-U.24

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45.5 over No Name Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 45.5 over No Name Ditch in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45.5
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location1.6 Miles S of Debeque
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.31308, -108.20511
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 45.5 over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45.5 over No Name Ditch 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 45.5 over No Name Ditch carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45.5 over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45.5 over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.