US Bridges

CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · Just S of Abby Road · Structure no. PUCO 0.16-305AR

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 342/CEDARWOODRD
CrossesGreenhorn Creek
LocationJust S of Abby Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.95317, -104.77343
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic265 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek 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 CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 342/CEDARWOODRD over Greenhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.