South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD Q · Structure no. FTM-S.WEST-ARAP
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,421
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal is a concrete frame carrying South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,345 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is South West Street 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 South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal carry?
About 3,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns South West Street over Fort Morgan Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.