US Bridges

County Road Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Otero County, Colorado · .6 MI W of SH 167 · Structure no. OTLL-0.3-33-001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road Ll
CrossesFarmers Oxford Ditch
Location.6 MI W of SH 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.12694, -104.05461
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic292 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 Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch 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 Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ll over Farmers Oxford Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.