County Road 5 over Riverside Canal
GoodMorgan County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of CO RD Bb · Structure no. MG5-1.2-BB-A
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 189
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5 over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 5 over Riverside Canal built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 5 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 5 over Riverside Canal carry?
About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5 over Riverside Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5 over Riverside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.