County Road 11 over Otero Canal
PoorOtero County, Colorado · .4 MI S of SH 50 · Structure no. OT11-10-31.6-28
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 11 over Otero Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, 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 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 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 | 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 11 over Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 11 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 11 over Otero Canal carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 11 over Otero Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 11 over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.