SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-BT
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 611 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2040. The structure is 611 ft (186.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 UP RR Fountain Crk built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk?
The structure is 611 ft (186.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over UP RR Fountain Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.