County Road 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal
PoorPosted for loadOtero County, Colorado · 4 MI NW of Timber Lane RD · Structure no. OT-36-35-39-218
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 36 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 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 36 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.