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County Road G.7 over Price Ditch

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Mesa County, Colorado · .1 MI E of RD 36.30 · Structure no. MESA-G.7-36.4

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road G.7 over Price Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road G.7 over Price Ditch in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road G.7
CrossesPrice Ditch
Location.1 MI E of RD 36.30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11592, -108.37689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Price Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road G.7 over Price Ditch 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 G.7 over Price Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road G.7 over Price Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road G.7 over Price Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.