US Bridges

W. 11th Street over Dry Creek

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Adee Ave · Structure no. PUE11TH-02-ADEA

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 11th Street over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 11th Street over Dry Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2041. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. 11th Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Adee Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27629, -104.63912
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic837 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. 11th Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 11th Street over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does W. 11th Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W. 11th Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W. 11th Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.