US Bridges

N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal

GoodPosted for load

Otero County, Colorado · .1 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. BEATY BRIDGE

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Beaty Avenue
CrossesCatlin Canal
Location.1 MI N of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.10764, -103.86383
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic171 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Beaty Avenue over Catlin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N Beaty Avenue over Catlin Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.