US Bridges

Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · Monument Road and D Road · Structure no. GRJ-25.2-D.2A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,001
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,852 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonument Road
CrossesRedlands Power Canal
LocationMonument Road and D Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.06369, -108.58641
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2022)
Projected traffic5,852 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Monument Road over Redlands Power Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.