SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 2.5 MI W of SH45 · Structure no. K-18-EQ
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.