US Bridges

Gateway Road over Foothills Trail

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · W of 30th ST Intersection · Structure no. CSG-D.86-11.70

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Road over Foothills Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway Road over Foothills Trail in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,489 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway Road
CrossesFoothills Trail
LocationW of 30th ST Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.87766, -104.87102
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,489 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gateway Road over Foothills Trail built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway Road over Foothills Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gateway Road over Foothills Trail carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gateway Road over Foothills Trail?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway Road over Foothills Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.