County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal
PoorPosted for loadOtero County, Colorado · .1 MI N CR 808 · Structure no. OT-28-27-31-159
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 28 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.