US Bridges

Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just East of Rangewood DR · Structure no. CSG-K.48-15.25

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,163
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 27 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 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 13,163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,244 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDublin Blvd
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
LocationJust East of Rangewood DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92912, -104.74896
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,163 (2021)
Projected traffic17,244 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 13,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.