N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 0.4 MI NE of San Juan · Structure no. MONTROSE-2
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,087
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,741 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek carry?
About 4,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns N Mesa RD (6450rd) over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.