US Bridges

County Road Le over Vega Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of RD 60.75 · Structure no. MESA-L-61.7A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Le over Vega Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Le over Vega Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Le
CrossesVega Canal
Location1.0 MI E of RD 60.75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.18327, -107.9017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic39 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 Le over Vega Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Le over Vega Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road Le over Vega Canal carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road Le over Vega Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Le over Vega Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.