US Bridges

County Road 323 over Bessemer Ditch

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.9 MI S of Olson RD · Structure no. PUCO 4.11-303CR

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,174
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 323 over Bessemer Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 323 over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 323
CrossesBessemer Ditch
Location1.9 MI S of Olson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.18592, -104.42355
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (2022)
Projected traffic1,386 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 323 over Bessemer Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 323 over Bessemer Ditch 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 323 over Bessemer Ditch carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 323 over Bessemer Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 323 over Bessemer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.