US Bridges

25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .6 MI N of Patterson Road · Structure no. GRJ-25.5-F.6A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,808
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries25.5 Road
CrossesGrand Valley Canal
Location.6 MI N of Patterson Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.10078, -108.58022
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2022)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25.5 Road over Grand Valley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 25.5 Road over Grand Valley Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.