US Bridges

Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1 Mi. S of Int. W/ Rt. 8 · Structure no. 000000000P85110

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Res Bndry
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 Mi. S of Int. W/ Rt. 8
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.52329, -104.7364
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.