County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal
FairPosted for loadRio Grande County, Colorado · 4.7 MI N of Monte Vista · Structure no. RGDN05-00.30W
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 41 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is County Road 5N over Rio Grande 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5N over Rio Grande Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.