US Bridges

County Road Ds over Little Dolores River

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · Just E of Mile Marker 11 · Structure no. MESA-DS-8.7A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ds over Little Dolores River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Ds over Little Dolores River 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road Ds
CrossesLittle Dolores River
LocationJust E of Mile Marker 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98861, -108.88861
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Ds over Little Dolores River built?

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

What condition is County Road Ds over Little Dolores River 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 Ds over Little Dolores River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road Ds over Little Dolores River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ds over Little Dolores River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.