US Bridges

County Road 34 over Govt. Highline Canal

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · .9 MI N of RD F · Structure no. MESA-34-F.9B

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Govt. Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 34 over Govt. Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesGovt. Highline Canal
Location.9 MI N of RD F
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.10483, -108.42241
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic822 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Govt. Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Govt. Highline 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 34 over Govt. Highline Canal carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Govt. Highline Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Govt. Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.