US Bridges

County Road V.8 over Big Salt Wash

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .1 MI E of 16 Road · Structure no. MESA-V.8-16.1

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road V.8 over Big Salt Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road V.8 over Big Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty Road V.8
CrossesBig Salt Wash
Location.1 MI E of 16 Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33555, -108.74715
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 V.8 over Big Salt Wash built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road V.8 over Big Salt Wash 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 V.8 over Big Salt Wash carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road V.8 over Big Salt Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road V.8 over Big Salt Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.