US Bridges

CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · Just N of SH 50 · Structure no. PUCO 0.06-701DR

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 613(NEPESTA)
CrossesRocky Ford Canal
LocationJust N of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.16956, -104.14323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal 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 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 613(NEPESTA) over Rocky Ford Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.