US Bridges

County Road 19.5 over Riverside Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.3 MI No of CO RD T.5 · Structure no. MG19.5-1.3-T.5

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19.5 over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19.5 over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19.5
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location1.3 MI No of CO RD T.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.30153, -103.782
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 19.5 over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19.5 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 19.5 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19.5 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19.5 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.