US Bridges

County Road UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal

Good

Bent County, Colorado · .3 MI E of CR 35 · Structure no. BTUU41.5-36-39A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road UU.5
CrossesFt. Lyon Canal
Location.3 MI E of CR 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.23786, -102.75339
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road UU.5 over Ft. Lyon 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 UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road UU.5 over Ft. Lyon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.