US Bridges

County Road 23 over Riverside Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of CO RD Y · Structure no. MG23-0.2-Y

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location0.2 MI N of CO RD Y
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35153, -103.71036
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks32%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Riverside 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.