US Bridges

Grand Avenue over Indian Wash

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Just W of County Road 28 · Structure no. GRJ-D.5-27.99A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over Indian Wash is a concrete frame carrying Grand Avenue over Indian Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesIndian Wash
LocationJust W of County Road 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07016, -108.53389
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2022)
Projected traffic3,888 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 Grand Avenue over Indian Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue over Indian Wash 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 Grand Avenue over Indian Wash carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue over Indian Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue over Indian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.