US Bridges

Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 11 MI from Pueblo CO · Structure no. ECA-P-002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesJuniper Road
CrossesIntermittent Stream
Location11 MI from Pueblo CO
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.28744, -104.76889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther State 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 Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Road over Intermittent Stream?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.