US Bridges

County Road Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana

FairPosted for load

Otero County, Colorado · .4 MI E of CR 4 · Structure no. OT-JJ-36-31-008

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Jj
CrossesRocky Ford Highline Cana
Location.4 MI E of CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.09805, -103.99572
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is County Road Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana 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 Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Jj over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.