US Bridges

County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch

Good

Delta County, Colorado · 0.7 MI SW of Crawford · Structure no. DEL3850D.7-53AA

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3850D
CrossesGrand View Ditch
Location0.7 MI SW of Crawford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69908, -107.62352
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3850D over Grand View Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3850D over Grand View Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.