US Bridges

North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · .2 MI N of SH 47 · Structure no. PUEDIL-0.2-40TH

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,544
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,544 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,422 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Dillon Drive
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.2 MI N of SH 47
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.31134, -104.60936
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,544 (2021)
Projected traffic25,422 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific 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 North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 21,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns North Dillon Drive over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.