US Bridges

Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .3 MI E of RD 26.50 · Structure no. GRJ-F.4-26.7

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,507
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,783 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHorizon Drive
CrossesGrand Valley Canal
Location.3 MI E of RD 26.50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.09822, -108.55722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,507 (2022)
Projected traffic8,783 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$123,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horizon Drive 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 Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal carry?

About 7,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Horizon Drive over Grand Valley Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.