County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice
FairPosted for loadCrowley County, Colorado · .8 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. OT805-16-32-212
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 805 over Ft.Lyon Stg Canal Sluice?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.