US Bridges

CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 3.5 MI S of SH 78 · Structure no. PUCO 3.60-227C

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR227/BERGEMANN RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.5 MI S of SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.11729, -104.77348
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt 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 CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR227/BERGEMANN RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.