CO RD 327/AVONDALE over Bessemer Ditch
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of Olson RD · Structure no. PUCO 0.06-303ER
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 327/AVONDALE over Bessemer Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 327/AVONDALE 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 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 327/AVONDALE over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 327/AVONDALE 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 CO RD 327/AVONDALE over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 327/AVONDALE over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 327/AVONDALE over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.