US Bridges

County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · Just S of SH 165 · Structure no. PUCO 0.07-216AR

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 273
CrossesGreenhorn Creek
LocationJust S of SH 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.93452, -104.85367
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2022)
Projected traffic634 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 273 over Greenhorn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 273 over Greenhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.