Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 Mi. from E. Pine Loop · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10631
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Drive over North 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 Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Drive over North Monument Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.