County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal
PoorPosted for loadKiowa County, Colorado · .4 MI N of CR C · Structure no. KW40-3.3-AA
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 40 over Kicking Bird Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.