US Bridges

CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · .1 MI N of SH 78 · Structure no. PUCO 0.12-208E

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 218/CURTIS RD
CrossesSouth Creek
Location.1 MI N of SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.06819, -104.98084
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 218/CURTIS RD over South 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 CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 218/CURTIS RD over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.