US Bridges

County Road Cc over Monte Vista Canal

Good

Conejos County, Colorado · At CR Cc and CR 11 · Structure no. CON01.9W-19.0NA

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Cc over Monte Vista Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Cc over Monte Vista Canal in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Cc
CrossesMonte Vista Canal
LocationAt CR Cc and CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConejos County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.35712, -106.05671
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 Cc over Monte Vista Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Cc over Monte Vista 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does County Road Cc over Monte Vista Canal carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road Cc over Monte Vista Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Cc over Monte Vista Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.