8th Street over Dry Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Amarillo ST · Structure no. PUE8TH-0.2-UTIC
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 984
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 8th Street over Dry Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Dry 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 8th Street over Dry Creek carry?
About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Dry Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.