Carlson Drive over Dry Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Just S of Woodmen Road · Structure no. CSG-E.78-16.13
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 399
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carlson Drive over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Carlson Drive over Dry Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Carlson Drive over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carlson Drive over Dry 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Carlson Drive over Dry Creek carry?
About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Carlson Drive over Dry Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Carlson Drive over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.