US Bridges

Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI S of Ent. to I25 · Structure no. 00000000P85108

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel is a steel culvert carrying Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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. 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 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMagrath Ave
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location.5 MI S of Ent. to I25
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.7186, -104.72995
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel 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 Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel carry?

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

How long is Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Magrath Ave over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the Army.