SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 35 MI E of Walsenbrg · Structure no. M-20-P
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 10 Ml over Saunders Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.