US Bridges

CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 4.3 MI Ese of Rye · Structure no. PUCO 1.52-216B

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 273/APACHE City
CrossesGraneros Creek
Location4.3 MI Ese of Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.91526, -104.85231
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic201 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros 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 CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 273/APACHE City over Graneros Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.