US Bridges

Mark Dabling Blvd over Douglas Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S Garden of God RD · Structure no. CSG-G.36-12.48

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Dabling Blvd over Douglas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mark Dabling Blvd over 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 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 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,903 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMark Dabling Blvd
CrossesDouglas Creek
Location0.5 MI S Garden of God RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88932, -104.82657
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2021)
Projected traffic2,903 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark Dabling Blvd over Douglas Creek built?

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

What condition is Mark Dabling Blvd 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 Mark Dabling Blvd over Douglas Creek carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mark Dabling Blvd over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Mark Dabling Blvd over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.