US Bridges

County Road W over Riverside Canal

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Morgan County, Colorado · 1.9 MI E of CO RD 13 · Structure no. MGW-1.9-13-A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
458
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road W over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road W over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2043. 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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CarriesCounty Road W
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location1.9 MI E of CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.31964, -103.87686
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic458 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2043
Trucks37%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road W over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road W over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road W over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.