County Road Cc over Otero Canal
PoorOtero County, Colorado · .5 MI W of CR 21 · Structure no. OT-CC-19-25-097
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Cc over Otero Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Cc over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Cc over Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is County Road Cc over Otero 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 Cc over Otero Canal carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road Cc over Otero Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Cc over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.