US Bridges

Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of Woodmen RD · Structure no. CSG-K.23-15.31

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,083
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,083 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,589 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRangewood Drive
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Woodmen RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93026, -104.75324
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,083 (2021)
Projected traffic10,589 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 8,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Rangewood Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.