US Bridges

SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · Just E. of I25 in Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-FN

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,420 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 47 Ml Sbnd
CrossesCity ST UP RR
LocationJust E. of I25 in Pueblo
RouteState Highway 47A
Coordinates38.30736, -104.61085
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic24,420 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Sbnd over City ST UP RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 47 Ml Sbnd over City ST UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.