US Bridges

Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · 100 N. of Non-Potable Re · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10559

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1 is a steel truss - thru carrying Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1 in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHusted Road
CrossesNon-Potable Reservoir #1
Location100 N. of Non-Potable Re
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.00131, -104.83381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic18 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1 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 Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Husted Road over Non-Potable Reservoir #1?

It is owned by the Air Force.