US Bridges

Military Res Bndry over Drainage Channel

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 4 Mi. S of Junct W/ RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000000P85118

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Military Res Bndry over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Military Res Bndry over Drainage Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary Res Bndry
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location4 Mi. S of Junct W/ RTE 5
Coordinates38.60655, -104.7187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Res Bndry over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is Military Res Bndry over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Military Res Bndry over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the Army.