CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 1.2 MI S of Sante Fe DR · Structure no. PUCO 0.04-409A
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek 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 CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 42/42nd LN over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.