Juniper Road over Arkansas River
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 1.7 MI N of SR 96 · Structure no. ECA-P-001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Juniper Road over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper Road over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Juniper Road over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Juniper Road over Arkansas River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Juniper Road over Arkansas River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Juniper Road over Arkansas River?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Juniper Road over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.