US Bridges

CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 6.6 MI SE of Pueblo · Structure no. PUCO 0.16-407B

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
963
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCO RD 65/SOUTH RD
CrossesSt. Charles River
Location6.6 MI SE of Pueblo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.22676, -104.49937
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2021)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River 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 CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 65/SOUTH RD over St. Charles River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.