SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR
FairPueblo County, Colorado · W. Edge of Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-EV
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 59 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SH 45 Ml Sbnd over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.