Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River
GoodChaffee County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of US 50 · Structure no. PONCHA-3
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River is a steel arch - deck carrying Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Poncha Springs LN over South Arkansas River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.