US Bridges

County Road 64.3 over Buzzard Creek

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .5 MI N of RD 330E · Structure no. MESA-64.3-R.2

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 64.3 over Buzzard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 64.3 over Buzzard Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road 64.3
CrossesBuzzard Creek
Location.5 MI N of RD 330E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27206, -107.85109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic204 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 64.3 over Buzzard Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 64.3 over Buzzard 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 64.3 over Buzzard Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 64.3 over Buzzard Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 64.3 over Buzzard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.