US Bridges

County Road 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · Yellow Jacket Colorado · Structure no. 0405-105

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2006 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesDove Creek Canal Reach 1
LocationYellow Jacket Colorado
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyMontezuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.55149, -108.71941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
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 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 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 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Road 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the County Highway Agency.