US Bridges

County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 0.9 MI SE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. OTEE-19-27-101A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road EE.25
CrossesRocky Ford Canal
Location0.9 MI SE of Rocky Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.04416, -103.70339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2022)
Projected traffic887 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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.25 over Rocky Ford Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal 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 County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road EE.25 over Rocky Ford Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.