US Bridges

County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 8.2 MI Ese of Beulah · Structure no. PUCO 0.02-210IR

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3-R
CrossesTrib. St. Charles River
Location8.2 MI Ese of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02519, -104.85351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River 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 County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3-R over Trib. St. Charles River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.