US Bridges

County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon Canal

Fair

Bent County, Colorado · .5 MI N of CR Tt · Structure no. BT1-37-40.5-40A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon Canal in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesFt. Lyon Canal
Location.5 MI N of CR Tt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.22308, -102.7423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ft. Lyon Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon Canal carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Ft. Lyon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.