US Bridges

Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N of SH 47 · Structure no. PUEMRPH-1.1-S47

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJerry Murphy Road
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location1.1 MI N of SH 47
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.32278, -104.60165
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2021)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash 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 Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry Murphy Road over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.