US Bridges

Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. WALSENBURG-1A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYsidrio Avenue
CrossesCucharas River
Location0.1 MI S of SH 160
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.61779, -104.78901
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic111 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ysidrio Avenue over Cucharas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.