US Bridges

Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Int. of Bear Creek RD · Structure no. CSG-C.80-07.65

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGold Camp Road
CrossesBear Creek
LocationInt. of Bear Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.82005, -104.89203
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2021)
Projected traffic747 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Camp Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.