26 Road over Grand Valley Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · .1 MI N of RD G · Structure no. GRJ-26-G.1
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,525
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
26 Road over Grand Valley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 Road over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26 Road over Grand Valley Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 26 Road over Grand Valley 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 26 Road over Grand Valley Canal carry?
About 3,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 26 Road over Grand Valley Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 26 Road over Grand Valley Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.