US Bridges

Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · 2 Mi. NE of Gate 19 · Structure no. 00000000T85115

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
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 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary Res Bndry
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 Mi. NE of Gate 19
Coordinates38.67966, -104.721
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Military Res Bndry over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.