US Bridges

County Road 613 over Arkansas River

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of SH 50 · Structure no. PUCO 0.98-601FR

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 613 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 613 over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 613
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.8 MI N of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.17888, -104.13912
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 County Road 613 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 613 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 County Road 613 over Arkansas River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 613 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 613 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.