US Bridges

Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.2 Miles East of Southwe · Structure no. AFCOGLEN00003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPatrol RD
CrossesStorm Drainage Swale
Location1.2 Miles East of Southwe
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.80005, -104.51779
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Patrol RD over Storm Drainage Swale?

It is owned by the Air Force.