US Bridges

East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 800 N of Community Cente · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10622

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar is a concrete continuous culvert carrying East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Douglass Vall
CrossesDouglass Valley Tributar
Location800 N of Community Cente
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.98891, -104.84981
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2014)
Projected traffic313 by 2034
Trucks—
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$54,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar 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 East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns East Douglass Vall over Douglass Valley Tributar?

It is owned by the Air Force.