Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Just N of Lasalle RD · Structure no. PUCO 0.01-301AR
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,835
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 2,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 2,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Aspen Street over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.