Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. PUEMSA-0.0-STON
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 992
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 122 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Mesa Avenue 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 Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.