US Bridges

County Road 2W over Farmers Union Canal

Fair

Rio Grande County, Colorado · .5 MI N of CR 10N · Structure no. RGDW02-10.40N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2W over Farmers Union Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2W over Farmers Union Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2W
CrossesFarmers Union Canal
Location.5 MI N of CR 10N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.72588, -106.18564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic34 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 2W over Farmers Union Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2W over Farmers Union 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 2W over Farmers Union Canal carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 2W over Farmers Union Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2W over Farmers Union Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.