US Bridges

Cross Drive over Lehman Run

Poor

El Paso County, Colorado · 100 N. of Interior Dr. O · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10624

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Cross Drive over Lehman Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cross Drive over Lehman Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Drive
CrossesLehman Run
Location100 N. of Interior Dr. O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.00316, -104.88276
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2014)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Drive over Lehman Run built?

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

What condition is Cross Drive over Lehman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Drive over Lehman Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cross Drive over Lehman Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Cross Drive over Lehman Run?

It is owned by the Air Force.