US Bridges

Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-EY

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,734
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,734 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,026 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesJerry Murphy Road
CrossesSH 47 Ml
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.30734, -104.59828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,734 (2021)
Projected traffic15,026 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml 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 Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml carry?

About 12,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry Murphy Road over SH 47 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.