County Road 57 over Big Creek
GoodMesa County, Colorado · .7 MI N of CR Ke · Structure no. MESA-57-N.5A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 57 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 57 over Big 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 57 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 57 over Big 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 57 over Big Creek carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 57 over Big Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 57 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.