US Bridges

County Road EE.5 over Catlin Canal

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · .4 MI E Ofcr 18 · Structure no. OTEE5-17-27-79A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road EE.5 over Catlin Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road EE.5 over Catlin Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road EE.5
CrossesCatlin Canal
Location.4 MI E Ofcr 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.04789, -103.73841
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2022)
Projected traffic343 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.5 over Catlin Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road EE.5 over Catlin 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 EE.5 over Catlin Canal carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road EE.5 over Catlin Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road EE.5 over Catlin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.