US Bridges

County Road 25 over Govt. Highline Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .3 MI N of RD 25 & J · Structure no. MESA-25-J.00A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Govt. Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Govt. Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesGovt. Highline Canal
Location.3 MI N of RD 25 & J
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.14991, -108.58661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2022)
Projected traffic166 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Govt. Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Govt. Highline 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 25 over Govt. Highline Canal carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Govt. Highline Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Govt. Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.