US Bridges

County Road 22 over Grand Valley Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.9 Miles N of RD J · Structure no. MESA-22-J.9-A

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Grand Valley Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 22 over Grand Valley 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesGrand Valley Canal
Location0.9 Miles N of RD J
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.16204, -108.64524
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2022)
Projected traffic245 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 22 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Grand Valley Canal carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Grand Valley Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Grand Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.