US Bridges

County Road 613 over Colorado Canal

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.03 MI N of SH 96 · Structure no. PUCO 1.03-601DR

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 613 over Colorado Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 613 over Colorado Canal 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 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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
CrossesColorado Canal
Location1.03 MI N of SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.20001, -104.13093
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic14 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 Colorado Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 613 over Colorado Canal 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 Colorado Canal carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 613 over Colorado Canal?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 613 over Colorado Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.