US Bridges

County Road 201 over Dry Wash

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 7.5 MI N of SH 78 · Structure no. PUCO 4.23-202BR

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 201 over Dry Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 201 over Dry Wash in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 201
CrossesDry Wash
Location7.5 MI N of SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19988, -104.99009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 201 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 201 over Dry Wash 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 201 over Dry Wash carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 201 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 201 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.