US Bridges

Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 4.8 MI NW of Montrose · Structure no. 085002200.4053A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJay Jay Road
CrossesSelig Canal
Location4.8 MI NW of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.53315, -107.93322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2022)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jay Jay Road over Selig 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jay Jay Road over Selig Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.