US Bridges

Stadium Blvd over Douglass Valley Tributar

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1000 N of Community Cent · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10629

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Stadium Blvd over Douglass Valley Tributar is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stadium Blvd 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 6 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 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,960 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStadium Blvd
CrossesDouglass Valley Tributar
Location1000 N of Community Cent
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.98891, -104.83458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2014)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$38,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stadium Blvd over Douglass Valley Tributar built?

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

What condition is Stadium Blvd 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 Stadium Blvd over Douglass Valley Tributar carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stadium Blvd over Douglass Valley Tributar?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Stadium Blvd over Douglass Valley Tributar?

It is owned by the Air Force.