Main Street over Catlin Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · N ENT-PARK/.3 MI S SH50 · Structure no. RF19.2-18-27-84
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Catlin Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Catlin Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Catlin Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Catlin Canal carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Catlin Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Catlin Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.