US Bridges

County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal

GoodPosted for load

Prowers County, Colorado · .5 MI E of CR 3 · Structure no. PRSS-2.6-38-5

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Ss
CrossesFt. Lyon Canal
Location.5 MI E of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.20146, -102.69596
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ss over Ft. Lyon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.