US Bridges

Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal

Fair

Saguache County, Colorado · Just N of Washington ST · Structure no. CENTER-1

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,193
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFullenwider St.
CrossesFarmers Union Canal
LocationJust N of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaguache County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.75135, -106.11636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,193 (2022)
Projected traffic2,698 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fullenwider St. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal carry?

About 2,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fullenwider St. over Farmers Union Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.