US Bridges

Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of S West ST · Structure no. FTM-ACOMA-AVE

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,235
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAcoma Ave.
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location0.3 MI E of S West ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.23963, -103.80526
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2023)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Acoma Ave. over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.