Chestnut Avenue over Rocky Ford Canal

Fair Condition85 years old596 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyOtero
LocationN Of SH 50/ W Of 7th ST
CarriesChestnut Avenue
CrossesRocky Ford Canal
Coordinates38.05769, -103.72433

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Max Span21.3 ft (6.5 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area54.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic596 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberRFCHST-19-28-82

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