US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River
GoodMesa County, Colorado · Grand Junction MP 32.42 · Structure no. H-02-DZ
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 705 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2040. The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River?
The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 + SH 789 NB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.