Route 5 over Drainage Channel
GoodPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · 50 Ft N of Junc W/ RTE 4 · Structure no. 000000000P85119
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Route 5 over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Route 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 5 over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 5 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 Route 5 over Drainage Channel carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Route 5 over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Route 5 over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the Army.