US Bridges

County RD D.5 over Lewis Wash

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Mesa County, Colorado · Just East of CR 31 · Structure no. MESA-D.5-31.01

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,787
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD D.5 over Lewis Wash is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD D.5 over Lewis Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,771 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD D.5
CrossesLewis Wash
LocationJust East of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07011, -108.47777
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,787 (2022)
Projected traffic6,771 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RD D.5 over Lewis Wash built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD D.5 over Lewis Wash 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 RD D.5 over Lewis Wash carry?

About 5,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD D.5 over Lewis Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns County RD D.5 over Lewis Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.