US Bridges

County Road W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 50 Ft E of CO RD 32 · Structure no. MGW.7-0.0-32

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road W.7
CrossesNorth Sterling Inlet Can
Location50 Ft E of CO RD 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.35494, -103.54086
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can 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 W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is County Road W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road W.7 over North Sterling Inlet Can?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.