US Bridges

County Road 26 over Holbrook Canal

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · .02 MI N of SH 266 · Structure no. OT-26-25-30-150

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Holbrook Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Holbrook Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesHolbrook Canal
Location.02 MI N of SH 266
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.07994, -103.60631
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 26 over Holbrook Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Holbrook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Holbrook Canal carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Holbrook Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Holbrook Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.