US Bridges

Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. PUEMAL-0.1-MALL

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPueblo Mall Drive
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.3061, -104.61037
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2021)
Projected traffic487 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pueblo Mall Drive over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.