US Bridges

County Road Ee over Rocky Ford Highline Cana

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · .2 MI E of CR 14 · Structure no. OTEE-13.1-27-48

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ee over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Ee over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Ee
CrossesRocky Ford Highline Cana
Location.2 MI E of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.04005, -103.81905
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 County Road Ee over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ee over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.