Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Alan Hamel Ave and Main · Structure no. PUEGRAND-.1-MAI
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,625
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,098 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 80 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth 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 Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth carry?
About 2,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Alan Hamel Ave over Lake Elizabeth?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.