US Bridges

Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · Corner of Jackson/Adam · Structure no. PUEJKSN-0.0-ADM

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 92 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,224 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJackson St.
CrossesBessemer Ditch
LocationCorner of Jackson/Adam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.25556, -104.63135
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic3,224 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Jackson St. 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 Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson St. over Bessemer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.