US Bridges

County Road 209 over North Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 50 Ft from CR 212 · Structure no. PUCO 1.04-209B

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 209 over North Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 209 over North Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 209
CrossesNorth Creek
Location50 Ft from CR 212
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.09001, -104.98809
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 209 over North Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 209 over North Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 209 over North Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 209 over North Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 209 over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.