US Bridges

Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 2.2 MI South of Kornman · Structure no. L-26-AZ

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,019
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,019 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,592 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty Rd_old SH 196
CrossesAmity Canal
Location2.2 MI South of Kornman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.12161, -102.61811
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,019 (2022)
Projected traffic3,592 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal carry?

About 3,019 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty Rd_old SH 196 over Amity Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.