Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · Corner of Newman/Vail · Structure no. PUENWMN-0.0-VAL
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch 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 Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Newman Ave. over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.