US Bridges

Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · Just W of Maple Ave. · Structure no. LJ 3-FIFTH ST.

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,767
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 110 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 2,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,126 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth St.
CrossesAnderson Arroyo
LocationJust W of Maple Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.98389, -103.551
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,767 (2022)
Projected traffic3,126 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo carry?

About 2,767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth St. over Anderson Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.