US Bridges

County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Just S of RD C.50 · Structure no. MESA-25.5-C.47

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25.5
CrossesRedlands Power Canal
LocationJust S of RD C.50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.05519, -108.58016
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2022)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25.5 over Redlands Power Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.