US Bridges

County Road Hh over Jones Arroyo

Good

Otero County, Colorado · .3 MI E of CR 12 · Structure no. OTHH-124-30-37B

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Hh over Jones Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Hh over Jones Arroyo in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Hh
CrossesJones Arroyo
Location.3 MI E of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.08322, -103.85103
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Hh over Jones Arroyo built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Hh over Jones Arroyo 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 Hh over Jones Arroyo carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road Hh over Jones Arroyo?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Hh over Jones Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.