Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw
FairPosted for loadPueblo County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N of JCT US 50B · Structure no. K-18-BM
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,249
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,194 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw carry?
About 5,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Baxter RD over Arkansas River Ovflw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.