Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of Dublin Blvd · Structure no. CSG-K.82-15.20
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,097
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, 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 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 24,097 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,567 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 258 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin Bluffs Pkwy 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 Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?
About 24,097 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 258 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.