US Bridges

County Road 24 over Grand Valley Canal

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .4 MI N of RD I · Structure no. MESA-24-I.4A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Grand Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 24 over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesGrand Valley Canal
Location.4 MI N of RD I
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.14103, -108.60806
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2022)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Grand Valley Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Grand Valley 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 24 over Grand Valley Canal carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Grand Valley Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Grand Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.