Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · In City of Pueblo · Structure no. PUEUNIN-0.0-COR
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 568 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,216
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar is a steel truss - deck carrying Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 6,216 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,335 by 2041. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 60 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar carry?
About 6,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar?
The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Union Avenue over UPRR BNSF Ar?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.