12th Street over Grand Valley Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · 1 Blk N of Bookcliff Ave · Structure no. GRJ-27-E.8
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,465
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Street over Grand Valley Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 12th Street over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 15,465 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,094 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 12th Street over Grand Valley Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th Street 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 12th Street over Grand Valley Canal carry?
About 15,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 12th Street over Grand Valley Canal?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Street over Grand Valley Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.