County Road 45 over Colorado River
GoodMesa County, Colorado · .3 MI N of I-70 (debeque) · Structure no. MESA-V.5-45.3A
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 418 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,633
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 45 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 45 over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2042. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 45 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is County Road 45 over Colorado 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 45 over Colorado River carry?
About 1,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 45 over Colorado River?
The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 45 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.