US Bridges

County Road 108 over Costilla Canal

Good

Alamosa County, Colorado · 2 MI W of SH17 · Structure no. 003010812.9002A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 108 over Costilla Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 108 over Costilla Canal in Alamosa County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 108
CrossesCostilla Canal
Location2 MI W of SH17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.54424, -105.89415
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic59 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 County Road 108 over Costilla Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 108 over Costilla 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 108 over Costilla Canal carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 108 over Costilla Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 108 over Costilla Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.