County Road 8 over Gov.Highline Canal
GoodMesa County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CR 5 · Structure no. MESA-8-S.5
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 8 over Gov.Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 8 over Gov.Highline 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 8 over Gov.Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 8 over Gov.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 8 over Gov.Highline Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 8 over Gov.Highline Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 8 over Gov.Highline Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.