US Bridges

County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal

Good

Delta County, Colorado · 1.1 MI NW of SH 133 · Structure no. DELP00R-0.1-67A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road P.00/
CrossesFire Mountain Canal
Location1.1 MI NW of SH 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.87205, -107.62691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road P.00/ over Fire Mountain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.