US Bridges

County Road S over Fort Morgan Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 17 · Structure no. MGS-0.5-17A

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road S over Fort Morgan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road S over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road S
CrossesFort Morgan Canal
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.2613, -103.82064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic908 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S over Fort Morgan Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road S 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 S over Fort Morgan Canal carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road S over Fort Morgan Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road S over Fort Morgan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.