Grand Avenue over Colorado River
FairGrand County, Colorado · 50 W of JCT Grand/Pa · Structure no. HOTSULPHURGRAND
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 756
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Avenue over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Grand Avenue over Colorado River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 756 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Avenue over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand Avenue over Colorado River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Grand Avenue over Colorado River carry?
About 756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Grand Avenue over Colorado River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Avenue over Colorado River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.