US Bridges

County Road 16 over Fort Morgan Canal

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Morgan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD S · Structure no. MG16-0.8-S-A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Fort Morgan Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 16 over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location0.8 MI N of CO RD S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.27302, -103.84869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic965 by 2043
Trucks27%
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

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 16 over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Fort Morgan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.