US Bridges

County Road R over East Salt Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .4 MI E of RD 9 · Structure no. MESA-R-9.4A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road R over East Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road R over East Salt Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road R
CrossesEast Salt Creek
Location.4 MI E of RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.26761, -108.87641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2022)
Projected traffic356 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 R over East Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road R over East Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road R over East Salt Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road R over East Salt Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road R over East Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.