US Bridges

Monica Drive over Main Stream

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.15 MI S of Hancock · Structure no. CSG-K.73-05.38

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,018
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monica Drive over Main Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Monica Drive over Main Stream in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,018 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonica Drive
CrossesMain Stream
Location0.15 MI S of Hancock
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.78659, -104.74705
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.
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 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2021)
Projected traffic2,644 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 Monica Drive over Main Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monica Drive over Main Stream 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 Monica Drive over Main Stream carry?

About 2,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Monica Drive over Main Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Monica Drive over Main Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.