US Bridges

Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · .4 MI S of South RD · Structure no. PUCO 0.47-302FR

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty Road 33 LN
CrossesBessemer Ditch
Location.4 MI S of South RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.22054, -104.4827
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic134 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch 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 Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty Road 33 LN over Bessemer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.