US Bridges

County Road 21 over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of CO RD N · Structure no. MG21-1.2-N-B

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
965
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Fort Morgan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 965 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location1.2 MI N of CO RD N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.20703, -103.75439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2023)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2043
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 21 over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 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 21 over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.