US Bridges

County Road 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · .1 MI N of RD E · Structure no. MESA-32.5-E.1

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,884
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32.5
CrossesGrand Valley Canal
Location.1 MI N of RD E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07866, -108.45019
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,884 (2022)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$184,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32.5 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 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal carry?

About 1,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32.5 over Grand Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.