County Road Ll over Amity Canal
PoorProwers County, Colorado · .1 MI E of SH 196 · Structure no. PRLL-6.8-33-24
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 578
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Ll over Amity Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Ll over Amity Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Ll over Amity Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road Ll over Amity Canal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Road Ll over Amity Canal carry?
About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road Ll over Amity Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Ll over Amity Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.