US Bridges

County Road 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · .1 MI N of SH 266 · Structure no. OT25-24-30-142A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesFort Lyon Storage Canal
Location.1 MI N of SH 266
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.07691, -103.61936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fort Lyon Storage Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal 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 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.