US Bridges

County Road 24 over Ute Canyon

Good

Baca County, Colorado · .2 MI S of CR G · Structure no. BA24-24-4.8-90

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Ute Canyon is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 24 over Ute Canyon in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesUte Canyon
Location.2 MI S of CR G
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.07381, -102.65142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 24 over Ute Canyon built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Ute Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Ute Canyon carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 24 over Ute Canyon?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Ute Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.