US Bridges

Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral

Fair

Alamosa County, Colorado · .9 MI E of CR 102 · Structure no. 003000202.9011A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral in Alamosa County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty RD 2 MI Lane
CrossesHooper Lateral
Location.9 MI E of CR 102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlamosa County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.60343, -105.98537
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty RD 2 MI Lane over Hooper Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.