US Bridges

County Road 248 over Greenhorn Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.4 MI W of Rye · Structure no. PUCO 1.20-215AR

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 248 over Greenhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 248 over Greenhorn Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 248
CrossesGreenhorn Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.92053, -104.95641
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 248 over Greenhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 248 over Greenhorn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 248 over Greenhorn Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 248 over Greenhorn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 248 over Greenhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.