US Bridges

County Road Y over Riverside Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of SH52 · Structure no. MGY-0.2-19

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Y over Riverside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Y over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road Y
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location1.2 MI E of SH52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.349, -103.78191
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2023)
Projected traffic296 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Y over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road Y over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Y over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.