SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 4.9 MI NE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. L-22-BB
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ft Lyon Storage Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage 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 Ft Lyon Storage Canal carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.