US Bridges

County Road 3 over Andy Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 7.7 MI NE of SH 50 · Structure no. PUCO 5.92-801A

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Andy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Andy Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesAndy Creek
Location7.7 MI NE of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.32888, -104.39771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3 over Andy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Andy 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 County Road 3 over Andy Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Andy Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Andy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.