US Bridges

County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 50 Ft S of ST HWY 144 · Structure no. MG13-S0.0-S144A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location50 Ft S of ST HWY 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.29836, -103.90489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2023)
Projected traffic881 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.