IRR# MESA VERDE RD
Carrying IRR# MESA VERDE RD over US 160 ML
8.3 MI E OF JCT SH 145, Montezuma, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR# MESA VERDE RD
The IRR# MESA VERDE RD bridge in Montezuma, Colorado carries IRR# MESA VERDE RD over US 160 ML. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 1,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR# MESA VERDE RD compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- O-03-C
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR# MESA VERDE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRR# MESA VERDE RD against other structures in Montezuma and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR# MESA VERDE RD?
IRR# MESA VERDE RD in Montezuma, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR# MESA VERDE RD inspected?
IRR# MESA VERDE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR# MESA VERDE RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR# MESA VERDE RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IRR# MESA VERDE RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR# MESA VERDE RD?
Ownership is not specified for IRR# MESA VERDE RD in the NBI.
How old is IRR# MESA VERDE RD and does age affect safety?
IRR# MESA VERDE RD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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