US Bridges

County Road V over Riverside Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of CO RD 17 · Structure no. MGV-0.6-17-A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road V over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road V over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road V
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location0.6 MI E of CO RD 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.30339, -103.82072
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 V over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road V over Riverside 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 V over Riverside Canal carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Road V over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road V over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.