US Bridges

City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 2 MI NW Jackson Ave · Structure no. OT25-37-25-165B

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCity ST Dike Road
CrossesFort Lyon Sluice Ditch
Location2 MI NW Jackson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.99453, -103.54319
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2022)
Projected traffic792 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch 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 City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns City ST Dike Road over Fort Lyon Sluice Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.