US Bridges

Dillon DR over Local Drainage

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.15 MI S of 29th ST · Structure no. PUEDILL-0.1-29

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillon DR over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Dillon DR over Local Drainage in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,811 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDillon DR
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.15 MI S of 29th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.29677, -104.60579
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2021)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dillon DR over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillon DR over Local Drainage 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 Dillon DR over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dillon DR over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Dillon DR over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.