SH 96 Ml over Bessemer Ditch
Fair Condition90 years old17,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| Location | 1.4 Mi E Of Jct SH 45 |
| Carries | SH 96 Ml |
| Crosses | Bessemer Ditch |
| Coordinates | 38.25927, -104.63631 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
| Max Span | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 85.0 ft (25.9 m) |
| Deck Area | 300.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1936 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 17,000 (2020) |
| Truck Traffic | 2% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 225 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | K-18-AE |