US Bridges

SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.4 MI East of JCT I25 · Structure no. K-18-EX

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSH 47 Ml Nbnd
CrossesTroy Ave
Location2.4 MI East of JCT I25
RouteState Highway 47A
Coordinates38.29989, -104.5715
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 47 Ml Nbnd over Troy Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.