US Bridges

County Road 3 over Chico Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 10.3 MI NE of HWY 50 · Structure no. PUCO 8.00-801B

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Chico 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.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 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
CrossesChico Creek
Location10.3 MI NE of HWY 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.36069, -104.38754
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2021)
Projected traffic1,761 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 Chico Creek built?

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

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

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Chico Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.