US Bridges

West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.2 MI East of SH45 · Structure no. PUE29TH-0.3-PBV

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 31st ST
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location0.2 MI East of SH45
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.29983, -104.65811
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2021)
Projected traffic668 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek 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 West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns West 31st ST over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.