Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Inter Berkley/Small · Structure no. PUEBRK-0.0-SMAL
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,493
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 2,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.