US Bridges

West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI Southwest of Pine · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10621

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWest Monument Cree
CrossesWest Monument Creek
Location0.5 MI Southwest of Pine
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.97316, -104.87724
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$60,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek 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 West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns West Monument Cree over West Monument Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.