US Bridges

County Road I.9 over Local Drainage

GoodPosted for load

Mesa County, Colorado · At Cameo Shooting & Edu. · Structure no. MESA-I.9-38.9

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road I.9 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying County Road I.9 over Local Drainage in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCounty Road I.9
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationAt Cameo Shooting & Edu.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15179, -108.32259
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2018)
Projected traffic447 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road I.9 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road I.9 over Local Drainage 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 I.9 over Local Drainage carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road I.9 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns County Road I.9 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.