US Bridges

Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 1000 Feet NW of SH 50 · Structure no. LJ5-A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesPringle Street
CrossesAnderson Arroyo
Location1000 Feet NW of SH 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98905, -103.55236
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic214 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pringle Street over Anderson Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.