Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice
GoodOtero County, Colorado · In City of North LA Junta · Structure no. OTCAN-29-24-219
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice is a concrete culvert carrying Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice 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 Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Road over Fort Lyon Canal Sluice?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.