SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · 22.5 MI E of Custer-Puebl · Structure no. K-18-AI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.