Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Corner of Stone/Central · Structure no. PUECEN-0.0-STON
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 54 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 Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Ave. 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 Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.