US Bridges

Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S. of I-76 · Structure no. ADA2.5N-59.340

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,109 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,023 by 2041. The structure is 1,109 ft (337.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPecos St.
CrossesBNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave
Location0.2 MI S. of I-76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80451, -105.00638
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,109 ft (337.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2021)
Projected traffic3,023 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave?

The structure is 1,109 ft (337.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pecos St. over BNSF Mainlin /W 59th Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.