County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal
GoodMesa County, Colorado · .3 MI S of US 6 · Structure no. MESA-38.05-F.7A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,565
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal carry?
About 1,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 38.05 over Orchard Mesa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.