County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana
PoorOtero County, Colorado · Just E of CR 16 · Structure no. OT-Y-15-21-071
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 3 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Y over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.