US Bridges

County Road G.7 over Govt Highline Canal

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Mesa County, Colorado · .3 MI W of RD 36.3 · Structure no. MESA-G.7-35.7A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road G.7 over Govt Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road G.7 over Govt Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road G.7
CrossesGovt Highline Canal
Location.3 MI W of RD 36.3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11594, -108.38525
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 G.7 over Govt Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road G.7 over Govt 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 G.7 over Govt Highline Canal carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road G.7 over Govt Highline Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road G.7 over Govt Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.