US Bridges

County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana

Good

Otero County, Colorado · .2 MI N of CR Jj · Structure no. OT-3-3-31.2-07A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesRocky Ford Highline Cana
Location.2 MI N of CR Jj
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.10011, -104.0228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic203 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.