US Bridges

CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 12.5 MI SW of Pueblo · Structure no. PUCO 8.62-211J

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 230/BURNT Mill
CrossesStinking Arroyo
Location12.5 MI SW of Pueblo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.11337, -104.71507
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo 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 CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 230/BURNT Mill over Stinking Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.