County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of CO RD Y.5 · Structure no. MG3-1.0-Y.5
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet 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 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 3 over Jackson Lake Inlet Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.