US Bridges

Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Just E of Normandy DR · Structure no. GRJ-E.5-28.6A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,414
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Avenue
CrossesIndian Wash
LocationJust E of Normandy DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.08483, -108.522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,414 (2022)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard 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 Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash carry?

About 7,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Avenue over Indian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.