US Bridges

Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · City Street - Benchmark · Structure no. MTN.VILL-12

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier is a steel arch - deck carrying Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesBenchmark Drive
CrossesPedestrian / Skier
LocationCity Street - Benchmark
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.921, -107.85669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic171 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Benchmark Drive over Pedestrian / Skier?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.