US Bridges

CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.2 MI SW of SH 96 · Structure no. PUCO10.97-203DA

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR200-RED Crk Spgs
CrossesMinnequa Canal
Location2.2 MI SW of SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.20818, -104.77912
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic203 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal 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 CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR200-RED Crk Spgs over Minnequa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.