US Bridges

Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · .30 MI E. of Hillcrest DR · Structure no. MONTROSE-4

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami Rd.
CrossesLoutsenhizer Canal
Location.30 MI E. of Hillcrest DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.48172, -107.85147
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2022)
Projected traffic925 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Miami Rd. over Loutsenhizer Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.