US Bridges

Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Over Drennan and Academy · Structure no. CSG-K.15-04.96

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
890 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,899
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,899 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,107 by 2041. The structure is 890 ft (271.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProby Pkwy Ramp C
CrossesAcademy/Drennan
LocationOver Drennan and Academy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.78083, -104.75722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.4 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,899 (2021)
Projected traffic5,107 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan 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 Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan carry?

About 3,899 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan?

The structure is 890 ft (271.4 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Proby Pkwy Ramp C over Academy/Drennan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.