County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 2.3 MI N of CO RD Aa · Structure no. MG26-2.3-AA-A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw 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 26 over Dead Horse Draw carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.
How long is County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 26 over Dead Horse Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.