US Bridges

County Road X over Rocky Ford Highline Cana

FairPosted for load

Otero County, Colorado · .3 MI W of CR 17.5 · Structure no. OT-X-16-20-073

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road X over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road X over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road X
CrossesRocky Ford Highline Cana
Location.3 MI W of CR 17.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.9388, -103.76664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road X over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.