US Bridges

County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of RD E.25 · Structure no. MESA-36-E.38

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1 is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1 in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesOrchard Mesa Canal No. 1
Location0.1 MI N of RD E.25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.08261, -108.38494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1 carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.