Third Street over Anderson Arroyo
PoorOtero County, Colorado · 300 Ft W of Maple Avenue · Structure no. LJ 4-THIRD ST.
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,981
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Anderson Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over Anderson Arroyo in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 94 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,498 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Street over Anderson Arroyo built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is Third Street over Anderson Arroyo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Third Street over Anderson Arroyo carry?
About 3,981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Anderson Arroyo?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over Anderson Arroyo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.