US Bridges

County Road 4 over Riverside Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · Junction With CO RD Cc · Structure no. MG4-0.0-CCA

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesRiverside Canal
LocationJunction With CO RD Cc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.40956, -104.07019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 4 over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.