US Bridges

Dublin Blvd over Local Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .5 M W Academy/Lemonwd RD · Structure no. CSG-H.91-14.88

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,933
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Blvd over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Dublin Blvd over Local Drainage 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 5,933 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,772 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDublin Blvd
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.5 M W Academy/Lemonwd RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92448, -104.79742
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,933 (2021)
Projected traffic7,772 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Dublin Blvd over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Dublin Blvd 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 over Local Drainage carry?

About 5,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Blvd over Local Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Blvd over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.