County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash
PoorMesa County, Colorado · 1.5 MI NW of CR 8 · Structure no. MESA-Q-6.8
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 364 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road M.80 over West Salt Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.