Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI S of Woodmen Road · Structure no. CSG-G.94-15.11
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,214
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,211 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Corporate Drive over Cottonwood 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 Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 3,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Corporate Drive over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.