US Bridges

SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 4th ST 2.4 MI E of SH45 · Structure no. K-18-GT

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,175 by 2040. The structure is 1,151 ft (350.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 96 WB
CrossesRdwy RR Arkansas Rvr
Location4th ST 2.4 MI E of SH45
RouteState Highway 96A
Coordinates38.26847, -104.62516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,151 ft (350.8 m)
Longest span376 ft (114.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2020)
Projected traffic14,175 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr?

The structure is 1,151 ft (350.8 m) long with a longest span of 376 ft (114.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 WB over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.