US Bridges

County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .25 MI S. of J Road · Structure no. MESA-22-I.8

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesGrand V. Mainline Canal
Location.25 MI S. of J Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.14612, -108.64528
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2018)
Projected traffic697 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

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 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Grand V. Mainline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.