US Bridges

Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of Austin Bluffs · Structure no. CSG-J.35-12.90

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,581
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin is a concrete culvert carrying Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,581 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Blvd
CrossesTempleton Gap Basin
Location0.3 MI N of Austin Bluffs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.89565, -104.76569
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,581 (2021)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin 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 Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin carry?

About 2,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.