US Bridges

County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of SH 10 · Structure no. OT-20-19-24-099

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesRocky Ford Highline Cana
Location1.3 MI N of SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.00097, -103.711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.