US Bridges

County Road 47 over Santanta Canal

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Colorado · .6 MI S of County Road C · Structure no. KW47-S0.7-C

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Santanta Canal is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 47 over Santanta Canal in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesSantanta Canal
Location.6 MI S of County Road C
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.28735, -102.66033
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2022)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 47 over Santanta Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 47 over Santanta 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 Road 47 over Santanta Canal carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 47 over Santanta Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Santanta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.