County Road 18 over Otero Canal
PoorOtero County, Colorado · .3 MI N of CR Ee · Structure no. OT18-17-27-068
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 784
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 18 over Otero Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 784 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 18 over Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 18 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 18 over Otero Canal carry?
About 784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 18 over Otero Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 18 over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.