US Bridges

Chelton Road over Local Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI North of Hancock · Structure no. CSG-K.00-05.39

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,369
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chelton Road over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Chelton Road over Local Drainage in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,414 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChelton Road
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI North of Hancock
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.78827, -104.73883
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,369 (2021)
Projected traffic4,414 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chelton Road over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chelton Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chelton Road over Local Drainage carry?

About 3,369 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chelton Road over Local Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Chelton Road over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.