US Bridges

Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 1 Blk N of Horizon Court · Structure no. GRJ-G.6-27.9A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,113
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,322 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHorizon Drive
CrossesGovt. Highline Canal
Location1 Blk N of Horizon Court
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.115, -108.53425
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,113 (2022)
Projected traffic8,322 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline 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 Govt. Highline Canal carry?

About 7,113 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Horizon Drive over Govt. Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.