US Bridges

CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · Just S of RD H · Structure no. MESA-37.3-G.68

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,481
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 6,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,583 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37.3/ELBERTA Av
CrossesGovt. Highline Canal
LocationJust S of RD H
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11569, -108.36008
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,481 (2022)
Projected traffic7,583 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline 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 CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal carry?

About 6,481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37.3/ELBERTA Av over Govt. Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.