US Bridges

County Road 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1

Good

Montezuma County, Colorado · Yellow Jacket Colorado · Structure no. 0405-106

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 17 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesDove Creek Canal Reach 1
LocationYellow Jacket Colorado
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates37.54806, -108.73778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (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 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 built?

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

What condition is County Road 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Road 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1?

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