US Bridges

County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal

Good

Otero County, Colorado · .2 MI N of SH 266 · Structure no. OT25-24-30-141A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesHolbrook Canal
Location.2 MI N of SH 266
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.07722, -103.61936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic267 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 25 over Holbrook Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Holbrook Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.