US Bridges

County Road 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 500 Feet NW CR 808 · Structure no. OT30-29-33-166A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesFort Lyon Storage Canal
Location500 Feet NW CR 808
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.12864, -103.52777
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 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 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Fort Lyon Storage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.