US Bridges

County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal

Good

Bent County, Colorado · .3 MI N of CR RR · Structure no. BT1-37-38.4-42A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal in Bent 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesTrib. of Hyde Canal
Location.3 MI N of CR RR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.19214, -102.74239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic54 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 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Trib. of Hyde Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.