SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 2.5 MI NE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. L-22-CM
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 266 Ml over Ft Lyon Storage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.