US Bridges

Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Star Ranch · Structure no. CSG-G.80-04.65

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 6 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWycliffe Drive
CrossesFishers Canyon Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Star Ranch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.77449, -104.81667
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2021)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2041
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Wycliffe Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.