County Road Aa over Empire Canal
GoodConejos County, Colorado · 1.2 MI W of SH 285 · Structure no. CON02.9E-17.0NA
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Aa over Empire Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Aa over Empire Canal in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Aa over Empire Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road Aa over Empire 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 Aa over Empire Canal carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road Aa over Empire Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Aa over Empire Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.