Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · 1.9 MI E of I25 · Structure no. K-18-EL
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,746
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,780 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml carry?
About 5,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Bonforte Blvd over SH 47 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.