US Bridges

CR 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of SH 50 · Structure no. PUCO 0.42-409BR

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 327 (avondale)
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.3 MI S of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.24204, -104.3491
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2021)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 327 (avondale) 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 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 327 (avondale) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.