US Bridges

County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CR 17.7 Int. · Structure no. MGR-0.1-17.7-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,075
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal is a concrete frame carrying County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road R
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location0.1 MI E of CR 17.7 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.24694, -103.81306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road R over Fort Morgan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road R over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.