US Bridges

Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel

Good

Denver County, Colorado · SW of Telluride-Panasonic · Structure no. D-25-FC-061

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,516
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,342 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 96 ft wide.

CarriesPanasonic Way
CrossesBlue Grama Channel
LocationSW of Telluride-Panasonic
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81061, -104.78068
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,516 (2022)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel carry?

About 7,516 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Panasonic Way over Blue Grama Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.