US Bridges

County Road 2S over Monte Vista Canal

Fair

Rio Grande County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CR 28 · Structure no. RGDS02-01.70W

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2S over Monte Vista Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2S over Monte Vista Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2S
CrossesMonte Vista Canal
Location0.5 MI E of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.5459, -106.18025
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2S over Monte Vista Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is County Road 2S over Monte Vista 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 2S over Monte Vista Canal carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2S over Monte Vista Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2S over Monte Vista Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.