US Bridges

County Road 221 over Dry Wash

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · .2 MI W of Bunrt Mill RD · Structure no. PUCO 8.45-209CR

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 221 over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying County Road 221 over Dry Wash in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 221
CrossesDry Wash
Location.2 MI W of Bunrt Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.05004, -104.80064
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 221 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 221 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 221 over Dry Wash carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 221 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 221 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.