US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Just North of Fillmore ST · Structure no. CSG-F.70-12.09A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,970
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,821 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesDouglas Creek
LocationJust North of Fillmore ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88366, -104.83717
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,970 (2021)
Projected traffic7,821 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Street over Douglas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek carry?

About 5,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.