County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · .2 MI N of RD E · Structure no. MESA-31.5-E.2A
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,072
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,072 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,594 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 31.5 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal carry?
About 3,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31.5 over Grand Valley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.