US Bridges

County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of RD Q · Structure no. MESA-16-Q.5-A

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesGovt. Highline Canal
Location0.5 MI N of RD Q
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.25671, -108.75677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2022)
Projected traffic284 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Govt. Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.