US Bridges

County Road Y over Crooked Arroyo

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · .4 MI E of CR 24 · Structure no. OTY-245-21-133A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Y over Crooked Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying County Road Y over Crooked Arroyo in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Y
CrossesCrooked Arroyo
Location.4 MI E of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.95314, -103.62961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Y over Crooked Arroyo built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Y over Crooked Arroyo 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 Y over Crooked Arroyo carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road Y over Crooked Arroyo?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Y over Crooked Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.