US Bridges

Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of HWY 550 · Structure no. MONTROSE-5

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 913 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOtter Road
CrossesLoutsenhizer Canal
Location0.1 MI E of HWY 550
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.43994, -107.86406
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2022)
Projected traffic913 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal 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 Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Road over Loutsenhizer Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.