US Bridges

County Road 24 over Kicking Bird Canal

FairPosted for load

Bent County, Colorado · 2.7 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. BT24-25-355-28A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Kicking Bird Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Kicking Bird Canal in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesKicking Bird Canal
Location2.7 MI N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.15022, -102.95975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Kicking Bird Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Kicking Bird 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 24 over Kicking Bird Canal carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Kicking Bird Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Kicking Bird Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.