Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just S of Woodland Hills · Structure no. CSG-I.98-15.26
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,218
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 33,218 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,516 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Blvd 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 33,218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Union Blvd over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.