US Bridges

County Road 15 over Catlin Canal

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 1.0 MI S of SH 50 · Structure no. OT-15-14-29-51A

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Catlin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Catlin Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesCatlin Canal
Location1.0 MI S of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.07159, -103.80268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$921,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Catlin Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Catlin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Catlin Canal carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 15 over Catlin Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Catlin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.