US Bridges

East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.45 MI N of HWY 85-87 · Structure no. CSG-J.08-05.12

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,535
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,560 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Las Vegas ST
CrossesColony Hills Canal
Location0.45 MI N of HWY 85-87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.78329, -104.77458
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,535 (2022)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal carry?

About 6,535 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns East Las Vegas ST over Colony Hills Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.