US Bridges

18th Street over At and Sf RR

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. PUE18TH-0.1ATLA

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,548
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Street over At and Sf RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th Street over At and Sf RR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,548 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,906 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries18th Street
CrossesAt and Sf RR
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.28353, -104.63573
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,548 (2021)
Projected traffic8,906 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18th Street over At and Sf RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Street over At and Sf RR 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 At and Sf RR carry?

About 7,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 18th Street over At and Sf RR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Street over At and Sf RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.