US Bridges

County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 1 MI S of CR 44.5 · Structure no. OT5.25-4-30-019

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 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 5.25
CrossesRocky Ford Highline Cana
Location1 MI S of CR 44.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.08047, -103.98147
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic7 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana 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 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5.25 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.