US Bridges

CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · Just S of South Road · Structure no. PUCO 0.01-301BR

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,945
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,296 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25/25th Lane
CrossesBessemer Ditch
LocationJust S of South Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.22681, -104.54311
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2022)
Projected traffic2,296 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25/25th Lane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25/25th Lane over Bessemer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.