US Bridges

Patrol Road over East Channel

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.45 Miles East of Enoch · Structure no. AFCOGLEN00012

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Patrol Road over East Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Patrol Road over East Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatrol Road
CrossesEast Channel
Location0.45 Miles East of Enoch
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.78808, -104.50764
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

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 Road over East Channel built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrol Road over East 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Patrol Road over East Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Patrol Road over East Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Patrol Road over East Channel?

It is owned by the Air Force.