US Bridges

County Road X.5 over Riverside Canal

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of ST HWY 144 · Structure no. MGX.5-0.9-S144A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road X.5 over Riverside Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road X.5 over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road X.5
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location0.9 MI E of ST HWY 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.34125, -103.9155
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2023)
Projected traffic565 by 2043
Trucks31%
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 X.5 over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road X.5 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 X.5 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road X.5 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road X.5 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.