US Bridges

County Road 19 over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CO RD O · Structure no. MG19-0.9-O-A

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
801
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Fort Morgan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location0.9 MI N of CO RD O
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.21589, -103.79222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2023)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 19 over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 19 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 County Road 19 over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.