US Bridges

County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 2.5 SE of Palisade · Structure no. MESA-36.75-E.05

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2 is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2 in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36.75
CrossesOrchard Mesa Canal #2
Location2.5 SE of Palisade
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07805, -108.37094
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2 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 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2 carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36.75 over Orchard Mesa Canal #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.