US Bridges

Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal

Fair

Delta County, Colorado · .6 MI NW of SH 133 · Structure no. DELO35D-0.6-22A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStucker Mesa Road
CrossesFire Mountain Canal
Location.6 MI NW of SH 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelta County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.86461, -107.63127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stucker Mesa Road over Fire Mountain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.