US Bridges

County Road 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.6 MI N of Burnt Mill RD · Structure no. PUCO 5.15-211KR

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCounty Road 230
CrossesSalt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc
Location2.6 MI N of Burnt Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.1598, -104.69512
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic142 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc 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 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 230 over Salt Cr/St Chas Fld Ditc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.