US Bridges

County Road 24 over Riverside Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of CO RD W · Structure no. MG24-1.0-W-A

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 38 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location1.0 MI N of CO RD W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33381, -103.69625
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2023)
Projected traffic605 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 24 over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 24 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 24 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.