US Bridges

County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Colorado · Just South of CR A.5 · Structure no. KW39-0.9-AA

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39.5
CrossesKicking Bird Canal
LocationJust South of CR A.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.27962, -102.79396
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic36 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 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 39.5 over Kicking Bird Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.