US Bridges

County Lane 7 over Colorado Canal

Fair

Crowley County, Colorado · .7 MI North of SH 96 · Structure no. CRCO 0.75-14A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Lane 7 over Colorado Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Lane 7 over Colorado Canal in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Lane 7
CrossesColorado Canal
Location.7 MI North of SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrowley County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.17488, -103.94923
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic38 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Lane 7 over Colorado Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Lane 7 over Colorado 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Lane 7 over Colorado Canal carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Lane 7 over Colorado Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Lane 7 over Colorado Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.