US Bridges

Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .45 MI S-Garden Gods RD · Structure no. CSG-F.10-12.59

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,801
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 12,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentennial Blvd
CrossesSouth Douglas Creek
Location.45 MI S-Garden Gods RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.89028, -104.84856
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,801 (2021)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial Blvd over South Douglas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek carry?

About 12,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial Blvd over South Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.