US Bridges

SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 2.6 MI NE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. L-22-CN

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
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 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 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 266 Ml
CrossesHolbrook Canal
Location2.6 MI NE of Rocky Ford
RouteState Highway 266A
Coordinates38.06102, -103.67981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 266 Ml over Holbrook 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 Holbrook Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 266 Ml over Holbrook Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.