US Bridges

County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal

Fair

Bent County, Colorado · .4 MI W of CR 34 · Structure no. BTSS34.5-39-34A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Ss
CrossesFt. Lyon Canal
Location.4 MI W of CR 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.20128, -102.78686
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Ss 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 Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.