Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Corner of Marilyn/ Adams · Structure no. PUEMLYN-0.0-ADM
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 679
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marilyn Place 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 Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Marilyn Place over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.