US Bridges

County Road 3 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.6 MI NE of SH 50 · Structure no. PUCO 1.12-801CA

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,061
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3 over Unnamed Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location2.6 MI NE of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.28271, -104.46338
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2021)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 3 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Unnamed Draw 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 3 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.