US Bridges

Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Intersec. W/Wicklow Cir · Structure no. CSG-H.52-14.99

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,554
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 5,554 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,275 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDublin Blvd WB
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationIntersec. W/Wicklow Cir
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92585, -104.8023
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,554 (2021)
Projected traffic7,275 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage 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 Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage carry?

About 5,554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Blvd WB over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.