US Bridges

County Road 17 over Riverside Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 100 Ft. N of CO RD U · Structure no. MG17-0.0-U-A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Riverside 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 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 17
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location100 Ft. N of CO RD U
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.29044, -103.82961
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic312 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 17 over Riverside Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 17 over Riverside 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 17 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.