MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · Just South of SH 96 · Structure no. PUCO 0.01-204BR
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns MCCARTHYBLVD/CR922 over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.