US Bridges

CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · .4 MI S of SH 78 · Structure no. PUCO 0.64-210AR

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 230/3R RD
CrossesN. Fork St.Charles River
Location.4 MI S of SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.07246, -104.93655
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic374 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 230/3R RD over N. Fork St.Charles River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.