US Bridges

Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 700 Ft NE of Int. W/Rt. 8 · Structure no. 00000000P85145

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Res Bndry
CrossesYoung Hollow
Location700 Ft NE of Int. W/Rt. 8
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.53689, -104.7257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow 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 Young Hollow carry?

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

How long is Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Military Res Bndry over Young Hollow?

It is owned by the Army.