County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana
PoorPosted for loadOtero County, Colorado · .3 MI E of CR 4 · Structure no. OTHH.5-3-30-012
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road HH.5 over Rocky Ford Highline Cana?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.