US Bridges

CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.24 MI S of SH 50 · Structure no. PUCO 0.24-404AR

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 442 (nyberg Rd)
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.24 MI S of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24816, -104.39895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic149 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 442 (nyberg Rd) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.