18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks
FairPueblo County, Colorado · At Graham Ave. · Structure no. PUE18TH-0.0-GRH
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,621
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks is a steel culvert carrying 18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,993 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks carry?
About 7,621 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Street over Williams + Dry Creeks?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.