SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 4 MI NE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. L-22-BA
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SH 266 Ml over Holbrook 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.