Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth
FairPueblo County, Colorado · River Walk in Pueblo · Structure no. PUEUNIN-0.1-D
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,863
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,863 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,918 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 80 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth 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 Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth carry?
About 5,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Union Avenue over Lake Elizabeth?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.