Mesa Avenue over Bessemer Ditch

Fair Condition123 years old992 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyPueblo
LocationIn Pueblo
CarriesMesa Avenue
CrossesBessemer Ditch
Coordinates38.24602, -104.62321

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Max Span22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Deck Width51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Area107.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1903 (reconstructed 1973)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic992 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberPUEMSA-0.0-STON

Nearby Bridges

Central Ave. over Bessemer Ditch 0.3 mi Fair Lake Avenue over Bessemer Ditch 0.3 mi Fair Lake Ave. over Bessemer Ditch 0.4 mi Fair Division Ave. over Bessemer Ditch 0.4 mi Fair Berkley + Small Av over Bessemer Ditch 0.4 mi Fair Cypress St. over Bessemer Ditch 0.5 mi Fair Mesa AVE over I 25 Ml 0.6 mi Fair Northern AVE over I 25 Ml 0.6 mi Fair Central AVE over I 25 Ml 0.6 mi Fair Spruce St. over Bessemer Ditch 0.7 mi Good