US Bridges

County Road F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of RD 38 · Structure no. MESA-F.25-37.9B

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2 in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road F.25
CrossesOrchard Mesa Canal No. 2
Location0.1 MI W of RD 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09528, -108.35056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2022)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2 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 F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2 carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road F.25 over Orchard Mesa Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.